Chapter 284

But it was too late—Clara's hand was already caught in Vincent’s grip, and the two locked in a sort of silent standoff. Clara looked completely caught off guard, while Felix just stood there, watching the whole thing unfold, suddenly lost for words. “Mr. Blackwood, are you seriously not seeing how much Clara’s pushing you away?” Vincent’s tone dropped, his gaze turning dark. Ethan noticed it too—he wasn’t blind—but even though his eyes were practically burning with frustration, he didn’t let go. Right then, Ethan kept his eyes fixed on Clara, like he was silently urging her to pick between him and Vincent. “Daddy? Uncle, what are you guys doing?” Felix suddenly piped up after being quiet for so long. His voice finally reminded everyone there was still a kid around. That “Uncle” could only refer to Ethan, and “Daddy” clearly pointed at Vincent. Vincent froze just a beat at the unexpected title, but quickly masked it. He sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose like he had a migraine com