Chapter 238

“Let me know when it works best for you—depends on your schedule,” Lilah Hart figured he wouldn’t say no.

He was always busy anyway, so it wasn’t something that had to happen right away.

“I’ll set aside time soon,” Gabriel Wallace replied as he pulled her into his arms.

Lilah rested her cheek against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat. It made her feel safe, warm—like everything finally made sense.

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Lilah arranged for Clara Dawson and Vincent King to meet at a teahouse.

After debating for a while, Clara still let Ethan Blackwell drive her there.

“Don’t come in with me. Just wait in the car, okay?”

As soon as the car stopped near the teahouse, Clara turned to Ethan.

“You sure about going in alone?” Ethan’s always-calm face showed an unusual trace of concern.

Clara smiled slightly, voice calm, “From the moment I decided to find him, I’ve been ready for this.”

Ethan gave a small nod, saying nothing more.