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138. Hustle and bustle
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Clara's POV"Let me give you a ride home," Keith said, stopping me just as I was about to open my car door. "I'll arrange for someone to drive your car home, but you’re coming with me."His tone was firm, and in moments like this, I realized he wouldn't accept a refusal."But-""Clara, you're coming home with me." There was a warning in his voice, and I noticed a coldness in his eyes that I hadn't seen before. Yeah, we had a couple of fights. But Keith had never seemed this cold. He seems angry, and beneath it all, there's pain in his eyes.“Mommy? When are we heading back home?" My daughter called out from behind us, pulling my attention away. Yet Keith continued to hold his intense stare on me."Right now, sweetheart." I had no choice but to pick Layla up and then walk towards his car.I hopped into the passenger seat as Keith slid into the driver's side, and before long, we were on the road. The drive to my apartment felt different this time, more tense than usual.He also didn't m
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Clara's POV"Hey," Keith greeted, smiling as he looked over my face.I stood there, trying to figure out what to say. I never expected it would be him I see here. Standing outside Diana's hospital room, which meant he fled from LA yesterday."Clara, are you alright?" He asked gently when I didn't respond. At that moment, I heard Diana's voice from behind me cutting in, "Who is that, Clara? Is that Kevin over there? He actually showed up?"Turning to her, I shook my head. Then I stepped away from the door to let her get a better look at who is her visitor tonight. When Diana saw Keith here, her reaction was pretty similar to mine from earlier. She shot him a glance, a playful smile dancing on her lips."Hello Diana, I'm sorry to hear you've fallen sick. You really should take better care of yourself," Keith said as he stepped into the room. “I hope you’re feeling better soon.”He's carrying a parcel of fruits that I can tell are all premium just by looking at them. Diana gave a shy
