No Strings Attached

Chapter 96

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.”

in the living room, silently observing her. The absence of any visible anguish on her face, replaced with a rare ease and contentment, didn’t fool him. He knew this was Clara in disguise; the more she hurt, the

tee time with Marco; he’s been itching to challenge you on

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

father’s number, she quickly answered. “Clara, what’s going on with you and lan?” he asked, already hinting at knowing something was

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

don’t force yourself to be with him. Don’t compromise for my sake. If you guys have called it quits, that’s fine. I

project get

have all been halted. They paid a decent sum in damages, so we didn’t lose out. It’s probably for the best. Otherwise, I’d always fear I’d traded my

quickly reassured him, “Dad, don’t overwork yourself

dinner

her father’s words, her eyes welling

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