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?”

smiled, “But as someone who really suffered from school bullying, that time was hell for me! I didn’t want to

can understand how

a victim! He never told my mom he was already mamed! My mom cut him off as soon as she found out, but his wife wouldn’t

gripped her arm. “It’s all in the past! You’re not in school anymore.”

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

why aren’t you two

good

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

a

like this, always considering others.”

Clara forced a bitter 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

that happen! I’ll protect you and Alex

could respond, another voice

of

her face ghostly pale

are you doing