Chapter 136

Clara kept her head down, quietly poking at the food in front of her. Probably because more and more people were arriving for the pre-wedding party, the vibe in the place was really heating up. The music was deafening. Being pregnant, the booming bass felt like it was literally squeezing Clara’s insides—a constant pressure that made her feel awful. And with all this socializing, the smoke and alcohol in the air were unavoidable. She frowned, the crease between her brows deepening. She looked up, searching for Ethan. But right then, she caught him staring at Fiona. Fiona looked a little tipsy, leaning against Graham while he tried to talk her out of drinking more. But she just stayed glued to his side, clearly not planning to leave anytime soon. The rest of her drinks? Graham finished them for her, like her personal bodyguard. Even someone like Clara, an outsider, could tell something was off with Fiona. And Ethan? There’s no way he didn’t notice. Clara stayed quiet for a moment before