Chapter 2258

Wilson returned to his car and drove carefully away from the store and down the road. He caught a last glimpse of Clara in the rearview mirror and saw her smiling at Peter—a smile she had not given Wilson in years. Wilson withdrew his gaze, telling himself that it was best not to bother her anymore. When Clara was done with the inventory count, she looked up and realized that Wilson was not around. A strange disappointment filled her that Wilson was gone from the store. Did he leave? Why did he leave without saying a thing? "Hmm? Did Mr. Birch leave?" Peter's surprised voice rang from behind. "Yeah, he left," Clara said. "Are you and Mr. Birch now reconciled and back together?" Peter asked. Clara was startled and quickly denied it. "No, we're not back together. Things are still the same as before." Peter scratched the back of his head uneasily. "I thought you guys were back together. The way you were looking around for him… You seemed afraid that you couldn't find him. I tho