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.”

rare ease and contentment, didn’t fool him. He knew this was Clara in disguise; the more she hurt, the more she

as he approached her. “I’ve booked a tee time

she replied cheerfully, her

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

“Dad, I broke up with him.”

don’t force yourself to be with him. Don’t compromise for my sake. If you guys have

the project get

halted. They paid a decent sum in damages, so we didn’t lose out.

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

hold you to that. Come over for dinner when you can; I’ll whip up something

her father’s words, her eyes welling up as she

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