A Promise Under Pressure

"Why do you keep mentioning my past relationship and two children?" Clara calmly withdrew her hand and took a step back.

Dante was taken aback by Clara's question. Then he got out of bed.

He said, "I mean we're quite the same. I don't dismiss you, and you can't dismiss me, either."

Dante held Clara's shoulders and looked down at her.

He asked Clara seriously, "Give me a straight answer. Will you b