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55. Apology
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James' POV"What the hell are you doing here?" Keith's anger flared the moment he spotted me in Clara's living room."I should be the one asking. What brings you here? Me? I'm here to take her to the hospital." I answered calmly. Keith frowned at my response. "Hospital? Is she sick? How do you know when I don't?" He snapped."Of course you don't know, you're too busy sleeping with your secretary last night."As soon as Clara stepped out of the hotel yesterday, I quickly followed her, making sure Keith wouldn't catch on. Luckily, Stephanie did a good job distracting him. Keith didn't even realize that Clara had left the gathering."You were behind that, weren't you? You shared the details about me with Stephanie. You were just trying to get Clara to be mad with me so you can be with her." Keith fixed me with a piercing gaze."Me?" I keep my face nonchalant "Why should I bother? If I wanted, I could have easily taken her back from you without needing to involve Stephanie."Upon hearin
Last Updated : 2025-01-22Second Chance For Him? 57. Suffer
Clara's POVI know this is all James' doing. I know he must told Keith an exaggerated narrative of what happened last night."Just forget it. He's been difficult since a kid" James said after I forcefully brushed his hand aside.I fixed him with a piercing gaze; his face was utterly lacking from guilt."Are you satisfied now Mr. Morgan?"James furrowed his brow as if confused by what I had said. I was sure he understood what I was implying"Your presence here has led to a misunderstanding between me and Keith. Now I beg you to leave my house right now."My desire to apologize to him vanished in an instant. Upon hearing about my expulsion, anger flickers in his eyes. His jaw tensed but I didn't care anymore."Your arm. You should at least go to the hospital for a check-""I don't need a check-up. My arm is perfectly fine. Thank you for the ride home yesterday but now just leave me alone." I turned to walk away, but James swiftly grabbed my wrist.He held my shoulders firmly to ensure I
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Clara's POVAfter thinking it over, I decided to visit Keith's office today."Ma'am I think you should solve this problem as soon as possible. You cannot let Mr. James win."Diana said after I told her about my past relationship with James and his dislike of seeing me being on a good term with his brother. I felt a sense of relief knowing she was on the same board as me"What good is his good looks if he ends up just being a devil in disguise?"I knew Diana felt let down as soon as she discovered that James wasn't the prince charming he appeared to be. James is the devil, yet the most handsome of all angels."I will. But I don't know where I should look for him, Keith hasn't picked up my calls since yesterday."I was convinced he hadn't come back to the penthouse. I had a specific place in mind, but I was just in denial about Keith being there.What if he did go to Stephanie’s place? His pretty secretary always knew how to ease his worry. The idea of it left me suffocated."I will go
Last Updated : 2025-01-23Second Chance For Him? 59. Back to LA
Clara's POVI can't believe I flew to LA on the day I learned about Mr. George's passing. The news shattered my heart in a way I had never experienced. I didn't even share blood ties with him, yet it felt as though I had lost someone who was my closest family.It's been five years since we last met, and I never got the opportunity to clear up the misunderstanding from back then. And now I won't have the chance to see him again."Mommy, are we going to see grandma and grandpa?"Layla asked as our plane took off. I leaned back, gently stroking her hair, and answered."No. We're not going to see grandma and grandpa."Layla rarely inquired about her grandparents or the rest of our family. She appeared to understand that the question upset me.Yet sometimes, like many children, she always curious if we could visit Grandpa and Grandma someday.I can't help but feel mad at myself; I couldn't bring myself to tell her that she would never meet them. "So who are we planning to visit? Why did yo
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Clara's POV"Interesting. Very interesting. This is the first time I've heard someone say that didn't want their kindness to be compensated with money." Mr. George said.Now he's gazing at me with a lot of curiosity. Was I the first person who turned down his money? I can't help but feel a bit sorry for him."You remind me of my daughter, sweet girl. You make me long for my dear Charlotte." He spoke with a sadness evident in his eyes."Really?""Yes. She's a real humanitarian. An angel. She's all I could ever hope for in a child. She's everything In contrast to her brother."I smiled.But if I remind him of his kindhearted daughter, why does he seem so downcast?“So, what’s got you looking so down, Mr. Morgan? Where is she now?" I asked.Mr. Morgan's gaze was distant as he spoke."Charlotte passed away at the age of twenty-five from poisoning after she became involved with a non-governmental organization focused on hunger issues. I have to remind myself that she is at peace in heaven,
Last Updated : 2025-01-23Second Chance For Him? 61. I found you
Clara's POV“Yes, I'm still alive."I chose not to explain how I survived the accident back then. I knew Iris Morgan didn't need to be informed, especially since she wouldn't like it regardless"But don't worry, I'm done and will leave right now. You don't have to recall our meeting; just act as if I'm already dead."As her shock faded and she collected herself, a twisted, angry smile formed on her lips."Honestly, I couldn't care less if you're dead or alive." She snapped, "What I care about is that I never want to see you near my family again."I was already familiar with those words. Since marrying James, it has become a regular occurrence, whether it's from James himself or other family members who aren't fond of me.Still, it feels just as painful as before."No need to worry Mrs. Iris, I have no intention of coming near your family ever again," I answered with a smile.She has nothing to worry about. Since James divorced me and after the accusations he placed on me five years ago
Last Updated : 2025-01-24Second Chance For Him? 62. Heiress
Clara's POV"What do you mean Stevan? Do you know her?" Iris asked, sounding completely lost. She glanced between me and Stevan.What? What else is this? Another member of the Morgan family who knows me? God, I beg you to put this to an end. I truly wanted nothing to do with them anymore!"How do you know her?" Iris Morgan asked suspiciously."I'm sorry but I don't know you, so how could you looking for me for five years?" I inquired. I don't think I know Stevan. We've never actually met before.Stevan tucked his phone away, and when he glanced at me, he flashed a warm smile that sent my heart racing just a bit."I might be a stranger to you, but I'm familiar with who you are. I feel like I won a jackpot meeting you here, Clara." Stevan smiled as he spoke. He seems truly happy; he didn't even see the confusion on my face.'How did he even know my name?' The fear that someone might have been stalking my life all these years is eating away at me. How can someone I don't even know claim t
Last Updated : 2025-01-24Second Chance For Him? 63. Wonder
Clara's POV"I'm sorry for ruining your day; I should have waited for the right moment to share this news with you." Stevan said when I didn't respond to what he said.I felt guilty. He was simply fulfilling his responsibilities, after all. "No, there's no need to apologize." I should have poured my surprise on him. "Is there another way to change this?""I'm afraid not," Stevan replied. He looked at me with a hint of curiosity. "You're hilarious. Typically when a person gets an inheritance, they feel joy. Yet you look like you've just received the death penalty."This feels pretty similar to the death penalty to me. So, what's the next step? I found myself pulled back into the grip of them just when I believed I had escaped for good. "Let me do something that can lift your mood, a gesture of my apology. Are you free today?"I nodded without thinking."Oh, I've got a thought! Why not take a look at one of your new houses? It's just a short drive from here, and I'd be glad to take you
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Second Chance For Him? 223. He's free
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Second Chance For Him? 221. Someone who knows her
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Second Chance For Him? 220. You have to go!
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Second Chance For Him? 219. No turning back
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Second Chance For Him? 218. To cross her
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Second Chance For Him? 217. The least
Clara's POVEverything was going smoothly. James showed up, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me because we could finally begin our dinner before diving into the main topic tonight, to discussing the trip he wanted to take Layla on.But then the door swung open and Selena burst in. Yes, Selena. She's at the restaurant we were at. I’m not sure when she got here, but I didn’t notice her at all before. Her face was a mask of rage that was impossible to conceal. “You!" she snapped, pointing a finger at me. Her teeth clenched. "What did you do to Keith? How could you do all of this to my future husband?"Her voice trembled.I jumped up right away. Watching her on the brink of tears pulled at my heart, but just as I was about to reach out, Selena smacked my hand away forcefully."Answer me bitch!"Her words made James stand up immediately. And the atmosphere felt like it had shifted. Selena, who was saying something, fell silent under James's piercing gaze. She looked at him with des
