Chapter 160

His voice was raspy as he asked, “Did you listen to Daddy, Snow? Did you take good care of Mommy, huh?”

Snow barked twice in response.

He slipped the bag he was holding over Snow’s neck, a chuckle in his voice as

he said, “This is a little something for you and Mommy. Can you deliver it for me, buddy?”

Snow whined understandingly and trotted off toward Clara.

Clara had run a good three miles and was drenched in sweat. Seeing Snow bounding towards her, she plopped down on the grass with a sigh. Gently rubbing Snow’s head, she chided, “Didn’t Mommy tell you not to accept things. from strangers? Why don’t you listen?”

She laughed as she untied the bag from around Snow’s neck and was about to peek inside when that deep, familiar voice reached her ears. “It’s from me, not a stranger.”

on Clara’s face. She slowly lifted her eyes and saw a tall, striking figure

black shirt and slate–gray slacks. His sharp features were accentuated by the warm glow of the streetlights, and his dark

eternity, lan took measured steps toward Clara and slowly crouched beside her. His gaze was unguarded as he looked at her, his voice soft but hoarse. 7“Clara, are you all

of hair behind her ear. The warmth of

her shoulder and

desires,

touch, her lips curling into a faint smile. “Thanks to Mr. Hayes, I’m doing

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to have gone a week without a lawsuit. Fine enough to be in therapy every day. And fine enough to wake up from

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