Chapter 264

That thought got Ethan Blackwood all worked up. Right then, Clara Walton couldn’t hold it in anymore and rushed out from the lounge. “They found blood. So, don’t worry,” Ethan said as soon as he saw her. Clara visibly relaxed, leaning back against the wall, her whole body tense but starting to loosen up. But when she looked at Ethan, her gaze was still uneasy—clearly nervous under his stare. Her scalp tingled as she asked, “Why are you looking at me like that?” Ethan’s face stayed calm. He stared at her for a moment, then without warning, reached out and held her chin. Clara froze, caught off guard. But even then, she didn’t move or speak, just stood there stiffly. Then Ethan spoke, voice low and steady: “Clara, is there something you’re not telling me?” His tone was flat, with no hint of emotion, but it made Clara’s nerves go haywire—like something bad was about to happen. Still, she managed to keep it cool on the outside. “Why would I hide anything from you? I don’t think we’re that