Chapter 96

Clara had finally broken free. She was no longer his caged songbird and was herself once

more.

But oh, how her heart ached.

Clara spent a quiet evening alone, her thoughts her only company.

The next morning, as Anders arrived, she was hunched over her laptop, deeply engrossed in whatever task was at hand.

“Clara,” Anders called out with a hint of concern.

She lifted her head, greeting him with a faint smile. “Anders, just give me a second to send off this resignation letter, and I’ll be all yours.”

visible anguish on her face, replaced with a rare ease and contentment, didn’t fool him. He knew this

a tee time with Marco;

the exercise,” she replied cheerfully,

phone rang. Recognizing her father’s number, she quickly answered. “Clara, what’s going on with you and

brief pause, she replied, “Dad, I broke up with

wasn’t taken aback. In fact, he responded calmly, “If it’s not right, don’t force yourself to be with him.

project get

we didn’t lose out. It’s probably for the best. Otherwise, I’d always fear I’d traded my daughter’s happiness

father’s voice, Clara quickly reassured him, “Dad, don’t overwork yourself anymore. I’ll

hold you to that. Come over for dinner when you can;

father’s words, her eyes welling

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