Chapter 355

Clara suddenly chuckled and said, “You wanna know why?”

“Why?” Elio raised an eyebrow.

“I tested the waters with Emmett before. He said he can’t stand being fooled. Plus, Emmett’s had a beef with you already. I was afraid that if I spilled the beans, you and your family would get dragged into it.”

Elio didn’t expect that to be the reason…

“Emmett’s always been steadfast. He won’t let you off easily. At the very least, the Milburn family has totally pissed off Emmett. I didn’t want to get you in trouble because of my issues.”

Elio took a step back, “So you kept quiet because of me? Because you were afraid that I’d get backlashed by Emmett?”

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“I wouldn’t put it all that way… I believe you helped me out of pity at first, out of kindness. No matter what happened later, I remember you were ready to help me without hesitation.”

words, Elio

missing my two kids, even

his head, not

you my best friend. But I didn’t

“I’m sorry…”

it, and I can’t really blame you. Leah’s been threatening you with your parents for a while now, hasn’t she? You’ve probably been under her thumb for a long time, holding

Clara’s understanding made him feel

point, she could still put herself in his

had he

wanted to tell her

and asked, “Can I

“What is it?”

somehow make Emmett think I’m

little confused, “Don’t you want

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