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85. Like a daughter
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Second Chance For Him? 86. His help
Clara's POV"Be careful. Use my hand as a grip." I held Lily by the arm, ensuring her step was steady as I led her out of her room. She's being difficult, I want her to use the wheelchair but she refuses it. Then the nurse had to persuade her, but she insisted that only her shoulder was hurt, not her legs. We gave up eventually.Lily was supposed to go home tomorrow, not today. The doctor ultimately agreed to let her be treated at home, provided that a nurse would visit her regularly for check-ups. "I can't stay here any longer, Clara. I want to head back home. Could you please help me walk to the bathroom? I need to take a bath and get ready to leave this place." This morning, when I went to her room to see how she was doing, she said to me."But you’re not completely healed yet; the doctor still needs to keep an eye on you, Lily," I said. I don't want her condition to get worse if she leaves the hospital this soon.“If they find out I’m here, they’ll come for me.” I have to le
Last Updated : 2025-02-05Second Chance For Him? 87. New apartment
Clara's POV"Ah finally. A place to rest for a while that doesn't feel like a jail." Lily let out a sigh as she sank into the sofa.After an hour of searching, we finally found an apartment that met my expectations. I surveyed my surroundings, feeling quite satisfied with the unit we found.The apartment was cozy and just the right size, completely furnished, so Lily didn't have to bring in anything more. I sat down next to her and inhaled deeply. I felt a sense of relief as one weight had finally taken off my shoulders.The next on the to-do list now is to pick up some groceries to fill the fridge, so Lily won't need to go out if she wants something to eat."Would you like to stay over tonight?" Lily asked, and I noticed her eyelids beginning to droop as sleepiness seemed to take hold of her. "Yes, sure if that's what you want.""Thanks," Lily said, stifling a yawn."Let me take a look at your room first," I said, Lily didn't respond. I turned to her, her eyes were already shut tigh
Last Updated : 2025-02-06Second Chance For Him? 88. The one
Clara's POV"I think so. If Lily breaches the legal agreement she entered into, they could take legal action against her and your uncle's business, since they invested a lot of money there." Keith said.Which left me out of words. I never thought the problem would grow this deep. If they choose to pursue legal action, my uncle's company would be impacted by it as well and Lily could end up in prison."Please, we have to do something to free Lily from them." I sound so desperate. "Clara, I'm afraid it's not going to be that simple. There has to be a way to finalize the contract with them, of course with a condition that they give.""What is the condition?" I asked. I want to know whatever it is. I will do whatever it takes to end Lily's connection with them."It must be written in the contract and only Lily knows. You can ask her later." Keith said, "If she wants to share with us."I'm sure Lily will tell me if I ask. She will understand. After all, I just want to help her. I remaine
Last Updated : 2025-02-06Second Chance For Him? 89. A dream
Clara's POVThe next morning."James and I had already finalized our divorce before my car accident," I said, my voice trembling despite my efforts to keep it steady. This wasn't something I wanted to talk about again but now that Lily has asked, I can't bring myself to be dishonest with her. I had made myself believe that my relationship with James had come to an end. Anyway, this was meant to be the end of our marriage from the start, wasn't it? I might have wished he would come to love me after we got married, but reality has shown me just how naive and foolish I truly am. Lily's expression was tinged with disbelief, as though she thought I was lying. "So he divorced you after his ex-lover came back..." she mumbled to herself. "It was that simple for him?""Yes, Lily." It was always that simple for James. He holds all the power in our relationship, and I’m the one left to accept all of his decisions. "He never loved me anyway so it's easy for him to file for divorce whenever he
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Clara's POVI did my best to push aside what Lily said, but her words kept echoing in my mind against my will. Honestly, I realize she was right all along. One day, my daughter will grow up and ask me about her father.And when that day arrives, what will I say to her? Am I going to keep deceiving her forever, or would I come clean? What if Layla discovers the truth from someone else and ends up resenting me?"I'm ready!" Lily's voice snapped me back to reality. She walked out of her room, already looking good in blue jeans and a baby blue blouse. She even applied light makeup and styled her hair."Where are you going?" I lifted an eyebrow.It's been four days since we got back from the hospital, and she just can't seem to stay home for even a day. Every day after the nurse who came to check on her left, she would always ask me to go outside. Just going for a stroll to enjoy some fresh air or to grab a bite to eat."Aren't you saying you want to buy some groceries? I want to buy some
Last Updated : 2025-02-07Second Chance For Him? 91. Nerve
Clara's POVWe wrapped up our shopping about an hour ago, and now we're taking some time to wander around the mall. I wanted to head back soon since we left Layla in the apartment. Even though I had locked the door, I couldn't shake off the worry of leaving my daughter alone. But Lily said it had been ages since we went out together and that we needed some 'girls' day out'.“Let’s head over there. I'd like to get you a little something." Lily pointed at a row of shops that offered makeup and a variety of women's essentials.We went to one of the makeup shops. The staff welcomed us with a friendly smile. This seems to be the grand opening of the shop, given the discounts all around and the bustling visitors in the area."Clara which one do you think it's better this one or this one," Lily asked, holding up two lipsticks in slightly different shades. "I think this one," I said."Okay. Make sure to grab something for yourself as well; I'll cover it this time."I glanced around, unsure o
Last Updated : 2025-02-07Second Chance For Him? 92. Blown up
Clara's POVI had a terrible headache all morning long. Lily had no tolerance for me whatsoever. We're watching TV together now. Just the three of us. On the table, there are three glasses of milk and a dish of cookies that are still warm and fresh out of the oven."Damn, I'm famous now," Lily said, her eyes glued to her phone. I couldn't help but roll my eyes; she's been scrolling on her damn phone for an hour now, looking so proud of herself. It's like she doesn't even understand that what she did yesterday could land her in jail. I have to make her understand that now, we are together in a serious problem."Lily-""Clara check this out!" She interrupted me and came over to show me what was on her cell phone. "Someone commented that Zoe looks so pathetic i mean he got a point. There's a comment that said Zoe deserved it. Finally, there is someone who can see what that woman truly is."Her cellphone screen displayed a video of our fight with Zoe from yesterday. Somehow, someone man
Last Updated : 2025-02-08Second Chance For Him? 93. Protection
Clara's POVLily blinked and cleared her throat as if jolted back to reality. She gave Stevan a smile that seemed a bit awkward. "Oh sorry, I have no idea you have guests coming.""Hey, so you are Lily? I remember you." Stevan said, causing Lily's eyes to widen immediately. "You're the girl from the video yesterday, aren't you?" "Oh, you've seen it?" Lily asked, unable to conceal the pride in her voice."Yes! You're hilarious!" Stevan said, which made Lily's smile turn into a wide grin. I look at each of them and let out a sigh; now Lily has found someone on the same board as her, and she will reject my idea to scrap that video. I told Stevan to grab a seat while I went to the kitchen to make some drinks.When I returned to the living room, he was engrossed in a conversation with my cousin. It seemed like they were quite familiar with one another. It’s not surprising at all, since Lily has a warm and friendly personality that instantly charms everyone she meets.That's when I caught
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Second Chance For Him? 119. Sanity
James' POVHer eyes went wide. Shock adorned her face. Zoe stared at me in disbelief, as if she couldn't believe what she just heard from me. I pulled my arm away from her touch. Which made Zoe even more surprised because I had never refused when she touched me before. “You must be joking.” Zoe said. She might think I would take back my words but unfortunately, I wouldn't."Don't make me repeat what I said, Zoe." I reminded her. "I gave you trust all this time but you broke it. Will you also refuse and just confirm that my suspicions are true?"Zoe pursed her lips for a moment. Then she looked at me, her eyes filled with unmistakable pain. "The trust you're talking about is a basic thing that you should have with your partner. I don't owe you anything just because you trust me, James."Watching her look at me with such pain made my heart feel like it was being crushed. I always try to keep her smiling and free from pain, but now I was the reason for that hurtful look on her face."Y
Second Chance For Him? 118. His trust
James' POVEach second that ticked by was incredibly frustrating. I just couldn't stay put. I got up and started pacing back and forth to calm my head which felt like it was about to burst. Running a company was stressful enough and I've always craved comfort whenever I got home. For a long time, I always dreamed of a home that would let me relax my mind even just for a while.But lately, that feels hard for me to achieve. I'm not sure what was missing. Zoe was always being a great wife to me. She would check in on my day and always offer to give me a massage whenever she noticed I was feeling under pressure.But there was something she couldn't provide me while I was still living with Clara.I looked at my watch and frowned in irritation just as I heard the sound of a car engine. That has to be my wife, Zoe finally made it home. Walking over to the window, I see a red Lamborghini pull up in front of the gate of my house. The sight made me frown right away.Just as I thought I mistoo
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
