72. Is it that easy to forget the pain?

It was quite some time since Sandy stood there behind Clara who had no idea of his presence. She was just enjoying the breeze and was mulling over many things that had been happening around her. She is now hell scared of Elena's next move. Though she asked Grace to take good care of Alina, she is restless thinking what if Elena hurts Alina? About Paxton, she is damn sure that Ron will take good care of him now. Because as per the will of her grandma, if anything happens to Paxton, the property would go to trust.

Her thoughts were clouded too much and she didn't realize when Sandy pulled her suddenly.

"Thanks," Sandy mumbled as he bent to her knees, taking her hands in his palms. The gesture was too much to bear for Clara. He was crying loudly in her palms, wetting her fingers.

"Don't mind me being like this, please" His words were so damn hurt but he doesn't want to hold his emotions more. She seemed to be the right person to get to see him like this.

"What happened?" Clara managed