Chapter 35

"That's my business with Sebastian, you don't need to get involved to that extent," Clara warned with a slightly raised voice, causing Fathia to swallow nervously.

"Just anticipation, Aunt. Letting you know what things will be like in front of you if I'm not by Sebastian's side. Because what he's pursuing is—"

"I know. It's... just get to the point. You'll leave Sebastian's life. Start a new life wherever, I don't care. Besides, no one will realize that you're a Claire now."

Fathia felt a gust of cold wind hit her. Slowly but surely, it tore at her heart, which had already been wounded by sadness. The words reverberated perfectly, erasing the tiny smile Fathia had on her face.

When she looked at her own face for the first time, tears flowed uncontrollably. Her fingers traced the long-lost scars gently. Not to mention, she truly didn't recognize the person she was staring at.