Chapter 153

Clara didn’t even bother to guess why Ethan got into the car with her. Too exhausting. Just like their relationship—suffocating. With that kind of tension between them, silence felt like the better option. Surprisingly, Ethan didn’t say a word either. The car headed toward the villa in total silence. It wasn’t until the car rolled to a smooth stop in the villa’s parking space that anyone moved. The driver opened the door. Ethan got out first, but didn’t walk off—he just waited outside. Clara followed suit calmly, ignoring him the entire time. Not once did she even glance his way. It was like Ethan didn’t exist. That attitude from Clara pissed him off even more. His gaze grew darker the more he looked at her. They went upstairs without saying a word. Upstairs, it was noticeably quieter. The staff wouldn't hang around unless they were cleaning—neither Ethan nor Clara liked having people around. Which was probably why, the second Clara stepped onto the landing, a strong hand yanked her wr