Chapter 18

Chapter

18

When Clara woke up, her head telt heavy, and her nose was stutty. She figured she must have caught a cold, likely to not being used to the local climate After rummaging through her suitcase, she pulled out a thicker outfit and changed. Just as she was about to head out to find a pharmacy, Ethan called, "Ms. Salford, I've found a lead on the house you asked about. Would you be available to take a look today?

Clara was surprised by how quicldy Ethan had found something Grateful, she replied, "I'm free. Thank you for going out of your way, Mr. Stone. Ethan chocded. "It's no trouble. Can I pick you up at the hotel shortly?- Clara smiled and said, "That works for me

After agreeing on a time, Gara freshened up and packed her things. Soon after, Ethan messaged to let her know he was waiting downstairs

Not wanting to keep him waiting, she grabbed her bag and headed down.

"Mr. Stone," she preted with a polite nod

slipped into the front passenger seat. She felt sitting in the back would be

him like

settled:

small frame on the dashboard. Instead of a photo, it held a chibi-style illustration of a bride and groom. Two playful

interest, his gaze softening as

that, "he

Clara pulled)

offering a quick apology. "I'm sorry. The art style felt familiar, and I ended up staring. I hope that's

be happy to know someone appreciates

of envy as she saw the fondness in Ethan's eyes when he spoke about

widened, his eyes reflecting a

tearted lago the Your

and handing them to her. "You probably haven't had brealdast yet. I picked this up on the

Hopefully, it's to

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