Chapter 178

Clara looked at Michael acting all goofy and just couldn't hold it in anymore. "Nope, big bro, you're awesome!" Michael looked even more thrilled with her praise. "I'll sing you another one then! Yo yo yo...check it out..." Clara: "..." Watching him throw himself into the performance, Clara was speechless—and yet, a laugh still slipped out. "My sweet sis, you're smiling! Woohoo! Gotta go tell Mom!" Michael ran off triumphantly. Clara shook her head. Why was she smiling when her chest still felt tight? She used to think love was the most pointless thing ever. That she didn't need it. That she was too guarded, too cold to fall for anyone. But in the end, she still handed her heart over, piece by piece... and it all just ended in disappointment. Turns out, no matter how tough you think you are, hurt still hits you hard. Good thing she hadn't fallen in too deep. Two days passed in a blink. Jessica had gone out today to buy some healing food for Alexander and even planned to cook something