Chapter 299

Arthur's words made Clara freeze. Her heartbeat quickened, the sound loud in her ears. In turn, her reaction drew a faint lift of Arthur's brows, a hint of surprise passing through his expression.

It was the first time since that year that she had leaned toward him of her own accord. At the very least, it meant she no longer pushed him away as she once had.

Clara squeezed her palm and blurted out