Chapter 417

Clara gave a small nod, looking over at Naomi.

Naomi got to her feet. "I should get going, Clara... thanks for holding up the Bradford Corporation."

Since Clara had addressed her by her first name, Naomi felt a bit awkward about using any affectionate nicknames for Clara now.

Listening to Naomi's hesitations stirred something bittersweet in Clara's heart. It was as if a wave of emotion washed over her, leaving her speechless. So, she just nodded again.

Naomi headed out, with Sarah eagerly escorting her to the door.

Now it was just Clara and Ryan in the room.

With Clara's forgiveness, Ryan was bouncing back quickly. "Clara, I've read all the books on the shelf. I'm really trying my best. You can quiz me anytime, and if there's something I don't get, I'll work it out. Please, don't leave me alone here. It feels like the whole world has turned its back on me."

reached over and ruffled his hair. "I'm

and then he broke

wanted to help out his childhood friend Quinn, and everything spiraled from there. Clara, who used to be so caring, had sent

and their mom joining a convent, his

what he'd done wrong, suffering through the meds and the

Clara was talking to him again, his fears

and dabbed his face with a

you sure do cry a

because you have no idea how intimidating you can be when you're

just cry

made Ryan's face go pale, and he looked anxious again. "Clara,

like a frightened bird, tugged at Clara's

brother become so

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