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?”

bullying, that time was hell for me! I didn’t want to go to school or face anyone Even if

can understand how

insulted me but also my 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 wife wouldn’t let us

all in the past! You’re not in school anymore.”

creditors! When they couldn’t find my dad, they came looking

you two together then?”

not good

deserve him. I’m even worse off now than I was

with a

this, always

even worse if I brought along Alex. You might think I’m a good person now, even considering me as a

protect you and Alex for the rest of my life. I will keep

respond, another voice cut them

of her hand!”

her face ghostly pale

What on earth are you

he supposed to be back

know she

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