Shattered Illusions: The Ghost Designer's Return

The Price of Change

Author: Ash-to-Aster

The Price of Change

If giving without asking for anything in return only led to disappointment, then she'd just raise the stakes and make it a fair trade.

Clara liked Ruby and treated her well because Ruby was adorable, well-behaved, and smart.

And she only agreed to give up a whole day of her own time to play with Ruby because Felix had promised to help her out.

Because Clara wouldn't keep giving selflessly to other