Chapter 141

Ethan gave a soft “Mm,” then added, “You finish first, I’ll eat after.” Clara just replied with a quiet “Okay,” not adding anything. Only then did Ethan calmly wipe his hands clean, moving at his usual unhurried pace. It all seemed totally casual on his end. But right after, he reached out again and intertwined his fingers with Clara’s. Her small hand in his palm instantly felt that familiar warmth. Clara shot him a slightly annoyed look. “Like this, how am I supposed to eat?” Ethan just gave her a smile, then suddenly leaned in for a quick kiss. Clara froze for a second. But she didn’t say anything. In those lowered lashes, there was a flicker of softness she hadn’t hidden in time. The whole meal ended up feeling surprisingly warm and sweet. … At 3:40 in the afternoon, the makeup artist and stylist arrived. Ethan took a few calls in between. Clara figured they were people from the groom’s side getting anxious. “You should go. No need to stick around,” Clara said it bluntly. Ethan just