Chapter 234: Why Bother?

Clara cried so hard that her eyes were swollen. If Jocelyn saw her, she would ask what was going on. Clara wiped off her tears and realized her makeup was smudged.

"I promised grandma to have lunch with her. I'll leave after the ceremony is over."

"Why bother?" asked Catherine. She has seen Leydon exchanging rings with Emma and had to see them show affection in public. Catherine wondered how much more Clara could take.

"I think I can."

Although Clara looked fragile, she had a tough mind, or she wouldn't survive all these years.

Being refused so many times made Clara wonder she barely had feelings. She reapplied makeup. Although her eyes were still a bit red, it would take a second look to notice. She looked at Catherine, "Is this too much for you? How could I like my brother?"

Catherine has known, so there was no point in hiding.

Catherine didn't know what to answer.

"But we're not biological siblings."

"I guess so."