Chapter 194 Opportunity

Clarissa's heart sank, but she quickly smiled at Queenie and said, "It's alright, Queenie. Horatio must be tired from working all day. I can take care of myself, so I won't be troubling any of you." The more sensible and considerate she was, the more Horatio came off as unsympathetic. Harmony couldn't help but interject, "When all's said and done, Clarissa is Mom's savior, Rio. Can't you be a little more welcoming?" Horatio looked up, glanced coldly at Harmony, and replied, "Keep your mouth closed when chewing." Harmony choked at his words and shut her mouth in a huff, but she only grew more displeased toward Horatio and more sympathetic toward Clarissa. Alas, it looked like her expectations were about to crash and burn. Could there still be any hope for a relationship between Horatio and Clarissa when Horatio was treating Clarissa so indifferently? Clarissa lowered her head and took small bites of the food on her plate. Although she appeared calm, she was actually deeply hurt in