Mrs. Wells was the one who cooked dinner. The Wells family had four dishes and one soup for the night, which was pretty good.The small square dining table seemed to be more crowded than usual because of Wilson's presence.Mrs. Wells spoke to Wilson during dinner. "Thanks to what you've done today, everyone in the neighborhood knows you're married, but please don't do it again. Also, Clara's unborn baby will take Clara's last name. Is that okay?"Wilson's eyes glinted, and he tightened his hands slightly. Would the baby take the family name 'Wells'?"No problem," Wilson said."Also, have you told your family about your marriage?" Mrs. Wells asked again."I can decide on my own marriage. I'll find a time to talk to my family," Wilson said."Well, then. I don't want your family to object and cause trouble for my daughter later," Mrs. Wells said.Wilson nodded. "I won't let my family cause trouble for Clara."After dinner, Wilson took the initiative to clear the table. Mrs. Wells
Life went on after the marriage, but Clara could clearly feel a change in the neighbors' perception of her, especially after the exaggerated display Wilson did to announce their marriage.Maybe that was just the way people were. Clara planned to divorce Wilson after the baby was born and one year old. Maybe she would move to another place when Yanny got into middle school.Although a divorced woman with two kids would have a better reputation than an unmarried woman with two kids, she still found it ridiculous. Clara did not really care about what people thought of her, but she had to do something because of the reality of the situation.While Clara was thinking about what she could do for a living after her son's elementary school graduation, a black Maybach pulled up in front of her store.Soon, a woman in an elegant dress got out of the car. It was an elderly woman, probably in her sixties. She wore a coat over her dress, her hair tied up neatly, and her face with delicate makeu
As Lessie was speaking to Clara, another car quickly pulled over in front of the store. Wilson came rushing out of the car and panicked when he saw his mother grabbing Clara's hands. "Mom! What are you doing here? What did you tell Clara?!" Wilson panicked and yelled at his mother. Wilson turned to Clara nervously and quickly said, "Ignore what my mom said. Don't take it to heart." He seemed afraid that his mother might say something that would upset Clara. Lessie's face darkened. "Calm down. I didn't say anything bad to her."Wilson had doubts, but Clara confirmed what Lessie had said. "It's true. She didn't say much."Wilson seemed to be relieved. "So, what are you doing here, Mom…""I just want to meet my daughter-in-law. You got married, but you didn't tell the family. Besides, Clara is pregnant. You can't hold a wedding yet, but Clara's body will recover after the baby is born, and then we can…""There won't be a wedding," Clara interrupted before Lessie could finish spe
Later that night, Wilson came to visit the Valor Residence. Serenity was surprised when the butler Elliot told her about Wilson's visit. "Wilson's here? But why?""Yes. He's here to meet Mr. Valor. And it seems he's had some wine. He reeks of alcohol," Elliot informed her.After pondering for a moment, Jackson told the butler, "Let him in." He then turned to Serenity, "I'm not sure what's with him coming here so late. I'll go and check on him.""Okay," Serenity answered with a nod. She was also curious about Wilson's sudden visit. Did something happen between him and Clara?Wilson came into the living residence with a bottle of wine in his hand. As Jackson came down the stairs, Wilson looked up and raised the bottle in his hand. "How about a drink with me?"Jackson arched a brow. "You came to my place to drink?""Yes. I want to have a drink with you. It's hard to find someone to drink with me here in Solaria. I can't think of anyone else, and you seem to be the only close one."
"Yeah… At least we're married… Married…" Wilson murmured, taking another sip of wine.Jackson only took a few sips of the wine and watched Wilson keep drinking, sip after sip. At last, Wilson collapsed on the couch, completely drunk.Serenity came to the living room and saw a very drunk Wilson, who would not stop calling Clara's name."Why did he come to you?" Serenity asked."To rant, I guess. He's now married to Clara, but maybe that's why he feels even more miserable." Jackson looked at Wilson, feeling heavy-hearted.Serenity sighed and lamented, "He could've been a very happy couple with Clara, but things got worse because he forced Clara to kneel to Sandra. Maybe things wouldn't have been this bad, and Clara might have forgiven him after he overturned the conviction and cleared Clara's name. They could've gotten back together happily.""Yeah. Well, sometimes, one wrong step is all it takes," Jackson muttered and turned around suddenly, pulling Serenity into a strong embrace.
When Wilson woke up the next day, Serenity spoke to him. "I don't care what happens between you and Clara, but if you hurt Clara, I won't forgive you."Wilson looked at Serenity and said in an even tone, "That day will never come. If it does, I won't forgive myself either."Serenity fell silent at his reply.When Wilson was about to turn to leave, he abruptly stopped in his tracks. Before leaving, he asked, "Serenity, what made you stay with Jackson in the first place?""What?" Serenity flinched at the question."You were in the prison partly because of Jackson, but why did you end up with him?" Wilson asked.Not many knew about Jackson's involvement in Serenity's case. Wilson happened to find out by chance when he looked into Serenity's information after her crash into the sea.Serenity looked at Wilson and said in a steady voice, "Because I know no one else loves me more than him. If I miss him, I'll regret it for the rest of my life."A melancholy smile crossed Wilson's face
Clara was stunned as she looked at Wilson confusedly. “I just want to know. Will you still believe me? Will you believe everything I say?” “Is this even important?” Clara asked calmly. “Yes,” Wilson insisted.“Alright. I believe you. I believe that you will fulfill your promise. Just like now, you promised to marry me, and you did. I know that you’ll keep your promise to divorce me in the future, too.” Wilson’s heart sank after being overjoyed momentarily when Clara said she believed him. “Do you believe it when I say I love you?” Wilson asked with a slight quiver in his voice. Clara looked at him and wondered why he had brought this topic up again. Just then, the staff asked Clara to take the record. Clara hurriedly got up and took it. Then, she turned to Wilson, “Alright, let’s go.” She had only taken two steps forward when he abruptly grabbed her arm. “You still haven’t answered the question I just asked.” Clara sighed and looked at him. “Wilson, I believe that
“It doesn’t matter now, even if it was love at first sight for you,” Clara said without emotion. “I just want to let you know that I fell in love with you from the beginning.”“It only means that your love is nothing more than that.” She finished and stepped aside to leave in the direction of the bus stop. Wilson pulled her. “I’ll take you home.”“It’s fine. I can go home by—.” “By taking the bus?” Wilson interrupted her. “It’s crowded at the bus stop. You’re pregnant now. Aren’t you afraid of your morning sickness when you squeeze into the bus? Since we’re husband and wife now, it’s only right for me to send you back.” “We’re only married for the sake of the child. Don’t go back on your word!” Clara exclaimed nervously. “Am I that kind of person in your eyes?” Wilson stared at her.Clara froze. He continued in a husky voice, “For you, our marriage is for the child’s sake, so you don’t consider me your husband. But, Clara, in my eyes, you’re my wife. My only wife.” Cla