Chapter 236

“Dad’s right. Let's take things slow.” Clara agreed with a nod. After dinner, Clara pulled Charlotte aside for a private chat. “Charlotte, I’ve got something I want to say to you.” “Sure, Clara, I’m all ears,” Charlotte replied gently. “I just wanna make sure you’ve thought things through. If you’re really serious about being with my brother, you need to know what you’re getting into. He’s got his flaws—his head’s not screwed on right sometimes. He’s been that way ever since he fell down the stairs when he was a kid. This is your future we’re talking about. I don’t want you having regrets later on, and I definitely don’t want my brother getting hurt. You get where I’m coming from, right?” “I do, Clara. And let me be honest with you too—I didn’t like Michael at first. I thought he was kind of clueless. But after he saved me that time, I saw another side of him. He’s kind at heart, someone who’d risk his life to protect me. That really got to me. I feel lucky to have someone like him. I’