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

time with Marco; he’s been itching to

like fun. I could use the exercise,” she replied cheerfully, her fingers still dancing

her father’s number, she quickly answered. “Clara, what’s going on with you and lan?” he asked,

replied, “Dad, I broke up with him.”

force yourself to be with him. Don’t compromise for my

the project get

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

quickly reassured him, “Dad, don’t overwork yourself anymore. I’ll take care of

Come over for dinner when you

father’s words, her eyes welling up as

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