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?”

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 think they

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

gripped her arm. “It’s all in

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

why aren’t you

good

now than I was before, at least back then I was innocent! I don’t

with a kid!”

like this,

selfish! I can’t deceive my own conscience.” 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,

protect you

respond, another

go of her hand!”

face ghostly

What on earth are you