Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 99

“Whether he likes me or not isn’t the point, the point is that I don’t wanna marry him!”

“Is it because… you’ve got someone else on your mind?” Elio asked

Clara didn’t respond, which was as good as admitting it.

Elio was a bit peeved, but more than anything, he was curious.

“Who’s the guy? Can you tell me? I really wanna know.”

“Why do you wanna know?”

“Because I’ve always thought you were a carefree gal, kind of slow on the uptake when it comes to love, so I never quite got your meaning! But, to my surprise, you’ve already got a crush on someone! So, of course, I’d be interested in who he is! What’s he like?”

Clara took a moment, “He’s a bit hot–headed but very patient with me Back in school, I was often bullied. Just because I was an illegitimate child, people looked down on me and attacked me, and only… he stood up for me.”

Elio chuckled, “A high school romance?”

time was hell for me! I didn’t want to go to school or face anyone Even if classmates just whispered nearby, I’d

I can understand how you

but also my mom! I couldn’t fight back; I didn’t even know who to explain it to! But my mom was also a victim! He never told my mom he was already mamed! My mom cut him off as soon as she found

“It’s all in the past! You’re not in

left a mountain of debt and left my identity information to the creditors! When they couldn’t find my dad, they came looking for me! During those tough times, it was he who gave me the courage to live and to

why aren’t you

good enough.”

“I don’t deserve him. I’m even worse off now than I

a

always like this, always

smile, “I’m a burden now, and it’d be even worse if I brought along Alex. You might think I’m a good person now, even considering me as a potential wife. But over time, we might argue and fight for various reasons, and in the end, we might not even be friends anymore! I don’t

won’t let that happen! I’ll protect you and Alex for the rest of my life. I will keep my

Clara could respond, another voice cut them

go of her

whipped around, with her face

on earth are you doing here?”