Chapter 103

Evelyn exited the bathroom shortly after. Clara said, "Let's go, Evie. It's rather late now. We have to head back to the hotel to rest as well." Evelyn hummed in reply and picked up her handbag to foot the bill. "I'll bring Clara to shop for a dress for tomorrow night, Mr. Fowler." She was still thinking about repaying Clara for her kindness. Mark was fine with it. They would be leaving separately after this anyway—Mark to the hotel, while Clara to Hillhaven Garden. Clara said, "There's no need for this, Evelyn." Evelyn took Clara's hand and said with a smile, "I'll follow through with what I've said. Don't make me break my own word." Clara could only accept Evelyn's goodwill reluctantly. That was just how they were. As long as one of them helped the other, they wouldn't want to owe the other any favors despite already paying them for it. They would always give back in return so that they could remain on equal footing. Mark once said that a pure friendship would only exist if