Chapter 494

It took Clara a moment to understand what he meant. Under that steady, piercing gaze, guilt flickered through her, as if she were the one at fault.

"I was going to tell you," she said.

Even if he hadn't asked last night, she had already decided she would.

"When?" Arthur's tone carried disbelief. It showed on his face as much as in his voice.

Clara stayed silent for a moment before lifting her eyes