Chapter 651

After Clara finished the acupuncture session, she sat in the chair beside the bed, as she always did.

The curtains were drawn, and no sunlight reached the room. Even so, warmth spread through her body. She felt loose, steady, almost at peace.

When she lowered her eyes and met Marianne's gentle yet resolute gaze, she understood why.

Only the two of them were there. Marianne did not want distance be