Beyond Repair

Dante didn't press further. He locked eyes with Clara, his gaze unyielding.

When Clara turned to leave, Dante suddenly blurted out. "You told me once that you gave Stella a necklace as a gift, right?"

Clara's steps faltered, but she didn't look back.

After a brief pause, she replied coolly, "No, I didn't."

'Even after witnessing firsthand what others go through, he still remains so indifferent. He