Chapter 75

Clara froze for a second at Ethan's question. Then she gave a soft, barely-there smile, the kind that looked more like she couldn’t care less. She locked eyes with him, her tone just as casual. “Just wanted to see whose side you’d take, Mr. Blackwood.” Her smile was bright, but it was impossible to tell if she was truly amused or just brushing him off. Ethan actually laughed — the kind of laugh that comes from being thoroughly frustrated. Yep. No point in asking. He had finally figured her out: when Clara didn’t want to be serious, you weren’t getting a straight answer out of her no matter what. Staring at her, Ethan asked, “So now… are you satisfied?” After all, he did stand up for her just now. Clara nodded seriously, looking so obedient it almost seemed fake. “I'm not just satisfied. I'm pleasantly shocked.” Ethan didn’t respond. Clara reached out her hand. “So can I have the iPad back now? I wasn’t done watching, and if I’m annoyed, your son might feel it too.” But Ethan had zero i