Wren's heart ached in a way he couldn't suppress. His hands trembled as he held her, but he forced himself to reel in the emotions threatening to spill over. Finally, he released her and stepped back, his voice hoarse with regret Clara's fingers curled slightly, but she lifted her head and offered him a soft smile, one that didn't quite reach her eyes.
"It"s fine. I know you must've been halt asleep and confused, thinking I was someone else. I won't hold it against you.
"put there can't be a next time, okay? I wouldn't want your fiancée to get the wrong idea.” Heuwends hit Worm like a punch to the gut. She'd understood, of course, she had data had always been sharp-too sharp to miss the meaning behind his plea. But her immediate response was to deny and distance herself. And then there was that word fiancée, Windelt the weight of his own chokes pressing down on him. This was what itHe clenched his fists, nails biting into his palms as he fought to bury the feelings clawing at his chest. His expression softened into something more neutral, meant to trap what you sow. carefully controlled. He nodded.
"get 1 be more careful," he said, his voice steadier now "But, Cland... will you forgiveenough to chwithi Cara shook her head without hesitation me?- *No matter how many times you ask, my answer won't change. I'm all grown up, Wien, We both love our own paths to walk now, and this is mine. Staying here was my choice. Tut your place it isn't here." "Clara..........." he tried again, his voice faltering She smiled again, a mix of resignation and finality. "Really, Wien, it's tfor you to go. Stop coming here. I won't go back with y you She hesitated for a moment before continuing, her tone soft but firm. "Aunt Katrina called earlier. She said you skipped the engagement party, and Uncle Carlisle www.Darkhors. Whatever reason you had for volding it, you owe them an explanation." test words landed like a blow. "Mrs. Zachunan Senior was there, too, she's waiting for you. Don't make her worry." We looked at her, feeling the weight of despair settle over him. She wasn't coming back with him. He could feel it in her tone, in the unwavering resolve in her
But how could be give up? How could the leave her behind
forget said anything today. Take stto think about it If you're still sure about this in three days, I'll En leave."
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