Chapter 134

“Let’s eat first,” Ethan coaxed gently. Clara took a small sip of the soup and felt warmth surge back into her. Her eyes narrowed slightly in comfort, a rare look of peace on her face. Ethan couldn’t look away. In this moment, Clara looked like the girl she used to be—quietly trailing after him, never arguing, always watching him with that soft gaze, like he was her whole world. “Why are you staring? Do I have something on my face?” Clara blinked, confused, and instinctively reached up to touch her cheek. Ethan chuckled, “Just thinking you look pretty.” Clara glanced at him, not saying anything. Since when did Ethan become so cheesy? She bit her lip, not commenting, and lowered her head to focus on her food. Oddly enough, her appetite suddenly returned, and she polished off everything on her plate. After finishing, she couldn’t help but lick her lips, the playful gesture making Ethan laugh. “You like it that much?” “Yup.” Clara looked up with a shy smile, her eyes crinkled sweetly at t