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,”

made an effort to dress up,

truly seen him as a son–in–law. He would always

outsider. Casey

playing in his

still no sound of a car leaving. She guessed that lan

window, she gripped an old cellphone tightly in her hand. She stared at a text message she’d once

sounded at the door. Clara composed herself and went to open it.

around his waist and a gentle smile on his face. His large hand ruffled her hair affectionately. “Your generation’s issues are not for me to meddle in, but believe me, 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.”

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

go eat,” he said, and they

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