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Second Chance For Him? 37. Stranger
Clara's POVWe locked eyes, her expression shifted to one of shocked. Zoe likely never thought she would meet the woman she believed was dead five years ago.My heart raced uncontrollably, like a criminal caught in the act. I had almost forgotten about Zoe over the last few years. Now seeing her face again stirred up memories of our first encounter.It was a night at my anniversary dinner, and it was James who brought her to me. Believing we could get along with each other.Zoe's gaze moved from me to my daughter, who was now embracing my lower body with a firm grip. "H-how..." she struggled to find the right words. "Impossible. This cannot happen. I must be dreaming right now." She sounds more like talking to herself.'No. You're not'I want to say out loud yet I sealed my lips as I recalled the present situation. For the people from my past, I had lost my memories. So I no longer remember my life before that incident and the people in it."How are you still alive? You died five yea
Last Updated : 2025-01-07Second Chance For Him? 38. Irresponsible
Clara’s POV."But this is impossible to happen!"Zoe could not accept James' explanation as she now turned to me."Who has helped you to get here? There is no way you can get here because of your efforts. You do not even have money to support yourself much less travel to another city after James divorced you."I tried not to react to what Zoe said. I aimed to keep my composure on the surface if I wanted my game to thrive.Before she could pose another inquiry, I took my daughter's hand, ready to guide her away from them. Zoe had unsettled my daughter, and I just wanted to keep Layla away from her, and from James especially.However, just after taking a step, I was halted by James' voice."Wait mrs.... whatever your name is." He restrained the final word he was on the verge of uttering. I turned around and stared at him. He gazed at me with an expression that suggested he wished I would reconsider."Yes?" James cleared his throat with a subtle shift in demeanor. What he said next com
Last Updated : 2025-01-09Second Chance For Him? 39. Are you mad?
Clara’s POV."You made me worried; I thought something might have happened to" Keith paused as he recognized the man and woman standing before me.If I thought Zoe was shocked when she saw my face earlier, I can't even begin to find the right words to describe her reaction upon seeing Keith's face now. She, who had yet to fully comprehend that I was still alive, had to confront the reality that I had been in contact with her husband's brother all along. "Keith, what are you doing here?" Zoe asked."Zoe? James? You guys here as well?" "So, you came here with him?" it was James who took the floor. He disregarded Keith’s question and focused on me instead.James’ voice was calm, yet there was something about it that felt far more disconcerting than if he had raised his voice in anger.And for some reason, I found it impossible to meet his gaze any longer.So I turned my attention to Keith instead."Do you know them?" I maintained a clueless expression when I posed that question to him.
Last Updated : 2025-01-10Second Chance For Him? 40. Lunch together
Clara's POVI look at my phone once more. This is the seventh time I've checked, waiting for a message from Keith.But the screen only showed my daughter's photo, missing the typical notification bubble that would indicate he had sent a message.'Should I stop by his office to drop off lunch? Perhaps he will forgive me if I take that approach.' I reflected.When something frustrates him, Keith usually withdraws and is often hard to convince. He tends to give me the silent treatment instead of explaining what's bothering him, which makes it hard for us to work things out.Something I can't stand that about him. I’d rather not contact him during his work hours. But if I hadn't made that move, I had no clue when he would get back to me and respond to my message."Keith, are you mad at me? I had no idea James and Zoe were there as well." I told him yesterday.Typically, when he takes us home, he will let us out right at the entrance of my unit. Yet last night, he remained seated in the
Last Updated : 2025-01-12Second Chance For Him? 41. The proposal
Clara's POVLucas slid a chair out and gestured for me to take a seat, just like he always did whenever he had the opportunity.He took a seat across from me and signaled for a waiter."Thank you." At times I felt a bit guilty about how someone like him treated me with such care."No problem. What do you think of this place? If you don't like it we can look for another location." "No. I like this place so much. Thank you for taking me here." I replied.This was a recently opened restaurant that we had checked out. This venue, in contrast to TasteTales, caters exclusively to wealthy customers.We lounged in the open space beneath a sleek white canopy, enjoying an unobstructed view of the cityscape. A white tulip vase stood between us.The waiter approached us soon after to take our orders. As she walked away, Lucas remarked, "I should be the one thanking you. For willing to accept my invitation to lunch."I knew Lucas wasn't being intentionally sarcastic, yet I still felt compelled to
Last Updated : 2025-01-12Second Chance For Him? 42. Undermine his plan
James' POVThis afternoon was bright and sunny, and I began to feel that I was truly starting to enjoy life here. Taking a break from work feels refreshing. While I continue to keep an eye on my office online, I find myself feeling less stressed than before. This morning, I wrapped up leading a meeting and then caught up with an old friend.We meet to reconnect about life and share insights on our respective businesses.Sadly, Zoe could not join as she was out with her friends. If she could be here, I would introduce her to my colleagues and share just how lucky I feel to have her as my wife."This way, sir." The server swung open the door to the outdoor space. I intentionally selected it to savor the fresh air. It's pleasantly less crowded here compared to the indoor area, which suits me perfectly. I scanned my surroundings. Dain said this is a new dining spot in town. But I found this place boring. If it hadn't been for his recommendation, I might not have considered it at all.M
Last Updated : 2025-01-13Second Chance For Him? 43. The game
James' POV"Mr. Morgan you..." Clara trailed off, her words hanging in the air. The look of genuine surprise on her face was a sign that she hadn't anticipated my presence here at all. But I was pleased that her expression didn't abruptly turn to pout like it always did since we first crossed paths at TasteTales."I didn't expect to run into you here. Though I see you wanted to leave soon.""I was having lunch with my friend, Lucas." Friend? What kind of friend suggests a proposal during a lunch outing?"Lucas Brown." He held out her hand.I paused to consider it briefly before giving it a shake."James Morgan." Lucas' eyes grew large at the mention of my name. I anticipated his question, so before he could speak, I said, "I'm Keith's brother. I'm pretty sure you're familiar with him, aren't you?"My response didn't quite meet his expectations, "But how do you know Clara?""Clara is my brother's close friend, of course I know her. We crossed paths quite some time back." While I wa
Last Updated : 2025-01-13Second Chance For Him? 44. Pity
Clara's POVBeing in the car with James alone isn't something I would choose, yet here I am, left with no alternatives! Throughout the ride I directed my gaze outside to avoid his face, he wore that annoying smirk after winning our argument."This is the first time I've seen someone fight with their couple on a date. That's quite unexpected."James' comment was so predictable it made me roll my eyes. I knew that he would bring this up. I was still frustrated with Lucas, and I wasn't sure I could remain calm if I had to deal with James' questions as well."We're not on a date, just having lunch together. Lucas Brown is a friend of mine, and that's all."I didn't intend to clarify my actions. I just didn't want to be perceived as a person who engages with many men whenever it pleases me."Really? Your friendship with him seems truly one-of-a-kind, cause this is the first instance I've seen someone proposing to his friend." My face was hot with embarrassment. Who would have thought Luc
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Second Chance For Him? 117. Falling in love
"No." She shook her head quickly. "This. You left this on your table."She then passed me something. It’s my wallet. It had my ID and cards inside. Damn. I can't believe I left it on my table like that. If someone else found it, they might use it for their gain. No, it’s not the money that concerns me; it’s the possibility that they might misuse it to do something harmful in my name and tarnish my reputation.I was being too careless."Thanks," I said as I took my wallet from her. My voice was back to normal, and I noticed the smile that had formed on her lips."Anytime sir. Have a nice day," With that, she turned around and was about to return to the cafe where she worked but I stopped her."Yes?" She walked back to me with a frown on her face. Gazing into those beautiful eyes, I found myself enchanted in just moments.Shit. Even with minimal makeup and no extravagant outfit, I could see just how beautiful she was. She looks so sweet, especially when she smiles."What is your name
Second Chance For Him? 116. The first meeting
Keith's POVClara was livid. She has a frown on her lovely face and looks so offended. I expected her to feel relieved and happy when I shared this with her. Because after such a long wait, we finally found a ray of light. And now we can put an end to whatever our status is now and move to a more serious level."What do you mean?" I didn't mishear her say I had a fiancé right? "What do you mean I have a fiancé, Clara?"She seems unsure. She went quiet, and I could tell she was trying to find the right words to respond to me. But then it dawned on me where her current assumption came from. A bit of annoyance began to bubble up inside me."Is it because you saw me with that woman yesterday and then you make the assumption I'm engaged to her?" I asked.Why is it so easy for her to jump to conclusions on her own?"You were having a dinner with her-""Yes. And my whole family is present as well. It wasn't me and her alone.""That's the point, Keith. Your family is holding the dinner to
Second Chance For Him? 115. Engaged to someone else
Clara's POVI took a taxi to the place. I need to get Arlo to leave before I go; otherwise, he'll definitely get suspicious. And he would trail behind me and then tell James that I'm meeting Keith tonight. I didn't tell Lily about this either. I just said that I went out to catch up with an old friend. I waited for thirty minutes, and my heart was racing like crazy as I anticipated his arrival.I felt something I couldn't quite put into words when I got his message yesterday. I’m excited that we’re finally going to meet, but I can’t help feeling a bit nervous about what he might say tonight. Is he here to say goodbye? From now on, we’ll need to maintain some distance between us.He is engaged. Even though some people believe that friends can stay friends regardless of one having a partner, I know this doesn't hold for friendships with the opposite sex.I stood up from my bench and strolled over to the koi pond. I admired the vibrant fish gliding through the crystal-clear water, but
Second Chance For Him? 114. Fatal
James' POVAs I walked into my office after the evaluation meeting with a few of my colleagues, I noticed a lunch box and a tumbler sitting on my desk. I scowled. I don’t recall placing any orders today, and it’s not lunchtime yet. I hate having anything unrelated to work in my office while I'm on the clock. I headed over to the telephone and quickly dialed my secretary's number.Jennifer, my assistant, walked into my office a minute later. A concerned expression so clear on her face. "Yes, Mr. James? Is there an issue with the letter document I sent you? Is there something that was overlooked?”"Was that your doing?" I gestured at the lunchbox on my table.I can't think of anyone other than Jennifer who might have done this. She was here when I was at the meeting, so even if she wasn't the one responsible, she certainly knows who brought it here. But her expression suddenly changed as if she recalled something. “My apologies for not letting you know sooner, Mr. James. You ha
Second Chance For Him? 113. Healing
Clara's POVThe following morning, I was awoken by the sound of someone knocking at my door. I was still feeling sleepy, but I managed to get up on my feet. My mascara had smudged under my eyes, and my face was still marked by the remnants of last night's makeup, half-washed away by tears. So I stopped infront of the mirror to tidy up my face a bit before heading to the door.I couldn't hide my puffy eyes right away, but a smile might just do the trick to keep it from being too noticeable. "Morning," Lily said as she stood in front of my door. She came in with a tray of a bowl of cereal and milk. “You've skipped breakfast and it's nearly noon now. I don't want your stomach acid to act up."I swung open my bedroom door and welcomed her inside. Lily placed the breakfast on my nightstand. As I pulled back the curtain, sunlight flooded the room immediately. It honestly feels like I’ve only gotten two hours of sleep. Did I really cry myself until dawn last night?"Is Layla awake y
Second Chance For Him? 112. Broken
Clara's POVWhen I stay silent, Zoe used the moment to speak right away."What do you expect her to say, James? Of course, she doesn't have any answer because what Krystal said is not true. I'm sure they have been working together, they have planned my downfall for a long time.""Yes, Zoe is right. I also don't believe your wife paid someone to do that disgusting job." Iris Morgan said to his son.James didn't respond to any of them; he was just waiting for me to say something. What would he even do if I told him the truth? Is he going to laugh at me? Is he going to believe that I've been innocent this whole time? But even if he did, what difference would it make? It was already too late to fix anything."Mind my words, Mr. James. I know not like the rest of them you still have some common sense. Clara was once your wife so there's no way you don't know how's her character at all. You must know she can't steal something that isn't hers." But Krystal spoke again.I was taken aback
Second Chance For Him? 111. Innocent all this time
Clara's POVZoe rushed into the room, darting over to Krystal in an instant, her hand reaching out to slap Krystal's cheeks. The sound when Zoe’s hand met Krystal’s face echoed so loudly. Krystal staggered back, she brought her hand to the side of her face where Zoe hit her. I could see she was trying to hide her pain, yet her gaze on Zoe remained unwavering."Please don't listen to what this woman said. She's been jealous of me forever she'll do and say anything to drag me down." Zoe said to no one in particular, her gaze swept across the room. She put a fake sad expression on her face even though there were tears in the corner of her eyes now.I didn't notice those tears at all earlier in the bathroom."Calm down Zoe. We won't believe her." Iris Morgan walked over to her daughter-in-law, gently resting her hand on Zoe's shoulder as she spoke. "We have full trust in you. We won't take the claims of this woman seriously, especially since she has no evidence to prove her silly claim of
Second Chance For Him? 110. The answer
Clara's POVKrystal reached the room with all the Morgan family members gathered before I could stop her. The event came to a sudden halt as we got into the room. They frowned, their displeasure evident as they fixed their gaze on us, the uninvited guests. "Who are you?" Iris Morgan inquired, a frown creasing her forehead. When her gaze finally landed on me standing behind Krystal, her lips pressed together.She didn't ask any more questions, as if she could already guess who Krystal was just because I was here. The moment Keith's Keith looked my way, I noticed his lips moving as he seemed to say something, but I couldn't catch what it was from my spot."I'm sorry for interrupting the event, but I just have to share something with all of you," Krystal said without any hesitation."First of all, who are you?" It was James who answered her while the other family members appeared to still be too puzzled by Krystal unexpected appearance. James glanced at Krystal for a moment before his
Second Chance For Him? 109. Ruined my life
Clara's POVIs this the reason why Keith refused when I wanted to meet him? Because his family has arranged for him to meet that woman tonight? I couldn't quite find who the woman was, I'm sure I'd never seen her before. But the way his family reacted to her, made it clear she held a special significance to his family.I dropped my gaze, feeling a strange burning sensation in my chest from the sudden realization. I just clenched my hand when there was nothing more I could do to express it."Hey Clara, you alright?" I heard Krystal's voice just as she came up behind me.I couldn't look at the view before me any longer, so I turned around and left.I hurried to the bathroom, not wanting Lily or Layla to catch a glimpse of how I was feeling. When I got there, I tried to focus on calming my heartbeat.Why do I feel this way? I can't help but wonder. Am I feeling down because Keith lied to me, or is it because him having dinner with that woman? And not just an ordinary dinner. His family
