Chapter 224

"How soon is 'soon'?" Felix Bennett looked her straight in the eyes. That one question made Clara Walton freeze for a second. Truth was, she had no clue when they'd leave. Now that she was in River City, there were still things she needed to deal with. No way she could just walk away yet. There were debts—emotional, personal, all kinds—that she planned on settling before she left. But dragging Felix along just complicated everything. It made her plans feel a little shakier. "Don't worry about me. Just find a school here in River City, and I'll be fine." Felix threw her a wink. He wasn’t planning to go back. That was off the table. And Clara knew her son too well. When he'd made his mind up, there was no turning him around. The thought alone gave her a headache. When she looked at Felix again, she couldn’t help but sigh. She reached out and gave his nose a playful pinch. "Promise me—you won’t do anything reckless, and no making decisions behind my back." "I got it..." Felix nodded lazil