Chapter 37

Katrina's expression grew serious as she spoke in a steady, heavy tone, "Wren, if Clara didn't know better, then what's your excuse? She was young back then, too young to even understand if what she felt for you was love or to realize she was just reliant on you. But you're five years older than her! "Don't tell me you couldn't figure it out!" Katrina's voice sharpened as she continued, her frustration palpable, "And now, with your engagement to Ivy just around the corner, what are you planning to do if you bring Clara back? Are you trying to hurt her all over again? If you're not going to marry her, then leave her alone! "Clara has her own life to live. Someday, she'll meet someone who loves her wholeheartedly and will give her the happiness she deserves. They'll build a family together. "She's let go of you, Wren. Don't you understand that?" Wren felt like he was losing his mind. He couldn't fathom the idea of Clara being with someone else and spending her life with another ma