Chapter 476

Vanessa sounded so sincere, as if every word came straight from the heart.

Unfortunately, even if she truly had turned over a new leaf, Clara would not believe a single word she said.

Clara lowered her gaze to the porcelain bowl of soup but made no move to take it. Out of respect for Marianne, she held her tongue.

"I'm in a hurry," she said mildly. "I'll skip it this time."

Then she turned to Mari