Chapter 122

When Clara asked the question, Ethan was right beside her, just standing there, expressionless, listening. He didn’t say anything until she finished asking, then took her hand and led her out of the restaurant. The weather was just right—no blazing sun, the breeze from the ocean cool and comfy. “You don’t believe in any of that stuff?” Clara asked bluntly. Ethan didn’t try to deny it. “It’s all just nonsense.” Fair enough. Clara nodded knowingly. I mean, Ethan being the totally rational, science-believing type—no way he’d go for anything woo-woo like that. If he ever did, that’d be like the world turning upside down. “You really are the least romantic guy ever.” Clara let out a sigh. “Seriously, with how you are, how did Fiona ever put up with you?” In her mind, Fiona had always seemed like someone who loved romance. She liked being coaxed and pampered. But Ethan wasn’t the kind to do that, so Fiona could only try to get his attention the hard way. And after all the drama, she’d always