Chapter 138
The day he went to see Clara, he indeed overheard her mention something of grave Importance, but never in his wildest dreams did he imagine she was talking about a proposal.
When lan stared at the pictures of the ring and the design mock–ups the girl had sent him, a sharp pain seized his ability to speak. A burning something gathered in the depths of his shadowed eyes.
His voice was hoarse as he asked the housekeeper, “Call Chase over to bandage me up.” He needed to heal and find Clara.
When Anders stepped outside, he was greeted by the sight of Clara’s forlorn silhouette. He strolled up behind her, his voice as smooth as silk. “Clara, have you ever considered starting anew? Perhaps a fresh relationship could help you forget the pain of the past.”
Clara turned around to find Anders looking at her with tender eyes. The warmth in his gaze was unwavering. Beneath those passionate eyes hid emotions she couldn’t decipher.
With a slight curve of her lips, Clara responded, “Anders, I’m just not ready yet.”
you’re not ready, or can’t you let
for seven years.
broke into a slight smile. “What if the other person doesn’t mind?
shimmered with fragmented light, he nervously clenched his
to meet his lingering stare, and
care.”
I don’t,” he insisted. “Let’s give it a
his words. She stared at him in dumbfounded silence before finally speaking, “Anders, what did
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