Unspoken Forgiveness

"Is this too much for you?" Instead of leaving, Lucas sat down next to her. "If it feels difficult, we can always back out of the partnership."

"No worries," Clara said, shaking her head to interrupt him. "If someone's offering free money, why would we say no?"

"Exactly," Lucas nodded, seeing that Clara had made up her mind.

"By the way," Clara said, suddenly turning to Lucas with a skeptical look