Chapter 46

Clara felt like a stranger in this vast estate. She hadn't tried to cover the entire grounds—its enormity was daunting. Instead, she had run for half an hour before deciding to head back. After another half hour of jogging, she finally approached Yohan's villa. Just as she neared the front door, she saw a vaguely familiar figure. It was the elderly woman she had encountered on the road the day before, the one who had been a kind listener. The old woman spotted Clara and greeted her with a warm, inviting smile and a friendly wave. Beside her stood a tall, dashing man in a tailored suit radiating the air of a successful businessman. Clara made her way over to them. "Good morning, ma'am. Fancy running into you again," Clara said with a cheerful smile. It really did feel like fate. Bonnie's face brightened. "Yes, what a wonderful coincidence." Next to her was Chuck. Bonnie had moved into Chuck's house with a small suitcase just the day before. Chuck had been puzzled by Bonnie's