Chapter 143

Ethan didn't say a word. He took off his coat and gently draped it over Clara, then scooped her up and carried her out. On the second floor, a maid came out holding a ridiculously revealing dress. When she saw the scene downstairs, she was so shocked she dropped it on the floor. Ethan didn't stop. Holding Clara tightly, he walked straight out the villa gates. Whatever was going to happen inside that house—honestly, Clara couldn't care less anymore. She looked up at the man carrying her, eyes red and blank. Why... why did he just show up out of nowhere? Wasn't he... Wasn't he breaking off the engagement? Didn't he already have a new girlfriend? She saw the news herself. With that thought, her nose stung, and her tears streamed down even faster. Ethan looked down and saw her tear-streaked face, his chest tightening painfully. "It's okay now," he said, voice hoarse. He carried her into the car, and soon they were speeding away from the villa district. They arrived at the MorningLight Apar