Clara's Pov
I was walking like a disowned child as I trailed back to the mansion. Before leaving the meeting room, I made sure I tore the letter right at his front, tossing it to the ground. The surprised look on his face was telling, he couldn't say a word after I had told him those words.
I left him speechless. My heart is arching, it's a shameful thing there's nothing I can do to wine his trust. He hates me like I'm some kinda she-devil that deserves no love or care.
What does he take me for?
As I was almost reaching the entrance door, Gerek returned from wherever he had gone. I wasn't in the mood of any one being concerned about my state, or the numerous questions he'd ask me, so I continued my way to the mansion.
"Clara." He called and I stopped but didn't turn. "Wait."
"Finall
