Chapter 124

After all, the one rightfully called Mrs. Blackwood now was Clara, not Fiona. So Ethan kept a straight face the entire time. Clara took a small step back, but didn’t completely exit Ethan’s space. When she looked back at him, her eyes carried a bit of mischief. “If Mr. Blackwood can find a red heart-shaped stone, then we can start over.” That was her condition, laid out plainly. Ethan’s hand paused for a second, but his gaze remained unchanged as he looked at her. “That’s what sincerity looks like to you?” he asked bluntly. Clara let out a casual “Mm-hmm,” and added, “Isn’t Mr. Blackwood supposed to be capable of anything? If I wanted the moon, you’d probably have a ladder out already. A tiny rock shouldn't be that big of a deal.” As she spoke, her delicate finger poked gently at his chest. “Don’t try to fake it with a random rock,” she said with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Because if you do, I really won’t care anymore.” Then, without waiting for a response, Clara turned and