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."

over and ruffled his

then he broke down,

Quinn, and everything spiraled from there. Clara, who used to be so caring, had sent him away without a second thought and

dad gone and their mom joining a convent, his world had flipped upside

what he'd done wrong, suffering through the meds and the mental turmoil, feeling like he was losing

his fears eased, and tears poured down

a bit funny and dabbed

grown man, you sure do

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

just cry

pale, and he looked anxious again.

a

brother become so

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