Chapter 199

Clara started choking immediately. Yohan quickly stood up, poured her a glass of warm water, and handed it to her. "Take your time," he said. "No one's going to take it from you." Clara took the water and drank a few gulps, which helped her feel better. She took a few more sips to calm her nerves. "Mr. Morris, we agreed that our marriage is only for one year," she said. Yohan's expression grew cold. In a low voice, he said, "I don't have feelings for you. I'll just feel responsible if it's hard for you to remarry after our divorce. I'm just fulfilling my duty." He paused and added, "I think we work well together. You're independent and clear-headed. We could make this partnership work long-term. I'm a responsible man and won't evade my responsibilities." Clara resumed eating and said between bites, "Mr. Morris, thank you for giving me an option. I'll exercise more and try not to gain weight." Yohan didn't respond. He knew she wasn't interested in him. For some reason, he fel