Chapter 153

There was no hint of surprise in Clara's eyes.

Declan held her gaze. "Once I finish this, I'll come help you move back."

Without Vanessa in the way, she would likely agree to return. He did not wait for Clara's reply. His car roared off, tires hissing against the wet asphalt. He was in a rush, just as he always had been when dropping everything to run to Vanessa.

Clara felt nothing—no surprise or