Chapter 99

“Whether he likes me or not isn’t the point, the point is that I don’t wanna marry him!”

“Is it because… you’ve got someone else on your mind?” Elio asked

Clara didn’t respond, which was as good as admitting it.

Elio was a bit peeved, but more than anything, he was curious.

“Who’s the guy? Can you tell me? I really wanna know.”

“Why do you wanna know?”

“Because I’ve always thought you were a carefree gal, kind of slow on the uptake when it comes to love, so I never quite got your meaning! But, to my surprise, you’ve already got a crush on someone! So, of course, I’d be interested in who he is! What’s he like?”

Clara took a moment, “He’s a bit hot–headed but very patient with me Back in school, I was often bullied. Just because I was an illegitimate child, people looked down on me and attacked me, and only… he stood up for me.”

Elio chuckled, “A high school romance?”

“But as someone who really suffered from school bullying, that time was hell for me! I didn’t want to go

understand how you

mom! I couldn’t fight back; I didn’t even know who to explain it to! But my mom was also a victim! He never told my mom he was already mamed! My mom cut him off as soon as she found out, but his

down” Elio gripped her arm. “It’s all in the past! You’re

a deep breath, “That’s not even the worst of it! My biological father left a mountain of debt and left my identity information to the creditors! When they couldn’t find my dad, they

you two

good

her head, her eyes welling up, “I don’t deserve him. I’m even worse off now than I was

with a kid!”

always like this, always

be that selfish! I can’t deceive my own conscience.” Clara forced a bitter smile, “I’m a burden now, and it’d be even worse if I brought along Alex. You might think I’m a good person now, even considering me as a

tightly, “I’m not afraid, really! I won’t let that happen! I’ll protect you and Alex for the rest of my life.

could respond, another voice cut them off.

of

her face ghostly pale

are you doing

supposed to

did he know she was here?

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