Chapter 326

"Got it!" Clara's words came out muffled, her cheeks squished under Arthur's hand. The slight lisp made her sound almost cute.

Arthur's gaze lingered on her face until his focus slipped. He used to pinch her like this all the time. Sometimes, she'd play along, and other times, she'd get annoyed, like now.

Clara sensed a shift in his eyes. For an instant, they softened, filled with that same tender