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?”

me! I didn’t want to go to school

I can understand

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 let us

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

information to the creditors! When they couldn’t find my dad, they

aren’t you two together then?”

good

lowered her head, her eyes welling up, “I don’t deserve him. I’m even worse off now than I was before, at least back then I was innocent!

a kid!”

this, always considering others.”

brought along Alex. You might think I’m a good person now, even considering me as a potential wife.

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

of her hand!”

her face ghostly pale

earth are you doing