Chapter 130

Just then, Casey emerged from the kitchen, a platter in his hands. He glanced around the living room, a puzzled expression on his face. “Hasn’t Clara come back yet? I could’ve sworn I heard her voice a moment ago.”

lan sauntered over, taking the platter with a teasing smile. “She’s upstairs changing. I’ll go cell her down in a bit.”

Casey hesitated before speaking. “Maybe let’s not. After all, you two have broken up, and a girl’s boudoir is off–limits to outsiders.”

He was fond of lan and knew Clara had deep feelings for him. But considering the unpleasantness of their breakup, and as Clara’s father, he couldn’t just forgive fan so easily.

Business was business, and matters of the heart were something else entirely. He would never again entangle his daughter’s emotions with any financial interests.

lan felt a sour twist in his chest at the word ‘outsider,”

hospital, lan had made an effort to dress up,

had truly seen him as a son–in–law. He would always cook a few special dishes.

some days, lan had gone from being a potential family member to an outsider. Casey treated him with nothing more than the courtesy of a

playing in

sitting for a while. There was still no sound of a

cellphone tightly in her hand. She stared at

at the door. Clara composed herself and went to

I’m always on your side. Today, my car broke down on the way home, and lan happened to pass by. He helped me out and mentioned he was consulting an international expert for my condition. As a token of gratitude, I invited him to stay for dinner, nothing more.”

dismissively. “It’s fine; we can’t avoid each other forever.”

eat,” he said, and they walked

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