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,”

lan had made an effort to dress up, bringing out a bottle of

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

potential family member to an outsider.

dropped, shadows playing in his

sound

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

then, a knock sounded at the door. Clara composed herself and went to open

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

chuckled dismissively. “It’s fine; we

go eat,” he said, and they walked downstairs,

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