Chapter 203

“You don’t have to keep trying. I’m not leaving.” Clara interjected, her voice tim “There’s no proof that someone was actually trying to harm me. Maybe it really

“And you’re willing to gamble on that slim chance?” Wren’s voice hardened. “Even if not for me, what about Katrina? Can’t you at least consider going back with me for her sake?

“If you don’t want to retum to Phoypolis, I can send you abroad instead. I’ve already reached out to specialists who can perform reconstructive surgery. Clara, I will find someone to fix your hand. I promise you that.

“Even if it’s just for yourself, I hope you’ll think about it for Katrina. You don’t have to decide now. But if you’re willing to come with me before I leave, we’ll go together.”

He paused, then added, “Of course, if you refuse, I won’t force you. But you have to promise me that you can’t disappear on me. If I can’t reach you, I’ll come find you myself. And next time, I won’t be this easy to negotiate with.”

Histone was unwavering, leaving no room for argument.

Clara remained silent, neither agreeing nor rejecting him outright.

She didn’t want to waste energy fighting over this. Since she had already chosen to take a step back and treat him as family, there was no need to seventies completely.

not it didn’t matter to her as long as it didn’t interfere with what she wanted to do

that

was unyielding, even stubborn. There had been a time,

But now

a bitter laugh, the unease in

cooking, wasn’t it?” Clara suddenly asked, “How did you convince him to lie for

regarded Alexander with a certain level of wariness, perhaps even as a rival, he had no real animosity toward him. Naturally, he

see me, so I asked him to bring it to you. I wasn’t trying to deceive you. I just didn’t want you getting upset if you knew I was still here.” Clara wasn’t entirely convinced. Someone like Alexander wouldn’t have gone along with a lie so easily. Not just

probably involved something

They’re

it. “John is a local assistant that Liam found for me. He’s been helping me handle things in Longfield. I’ve already spoken to him, and if

She had suspected

had later explained it away, claiming Alexander had told

him? Why did they go through

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