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?”

really suffered from school bullying, that time was hell for me! I didn’t want to go to school or face anyone Even if classmates just whispered nearby, I’d get paranoid and

understand how

who to explain it to! But my mom was also a victim! He never told my

her arm. “It’s all in the

a deep breath, “That’s not even the worst of it! My biological father 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

aren’t you

not good

up, “I don’t deserve him. I’m even worse off now than I was before, at least

with a kid!”

always like this, always considering

a good person now, even considering me as a potential wife. But over time, we might argue and fight for various

that happen! I’ll protect you and Alex for the rest of

another voice cut

go of

her face ghostly pale

earth are