Chapter 71

After what happened yesterday, Maeve didn't intend to make any more contact with Clara. So, she pretended she hadn't seen anything as she walked toward the classroom door. "Maeve!" Clara hastily called out to Maeve. Maeve paused in her steps. Then, she looked coldly at Clara. "What is it?" Clara bit her lip, looking as if she was hesitating to speak. "Maeve, I'm really sorry for what happened yesterday." Lowering her head, Clara said, "I never expected Jenny to suddenly say something like that to you. They've misunderstood you." "And you too?" Maeve looked at Clara with a half smile as if she had seen through Clara's heart and figured out everything on the latter's mind. Clara hastily shook her head, denying her involvement. "No! Maeve, how could I possibly think of you like that? I kept trying to stop them yesterday, and I meant to explain…" Maeve watched as Clara immersed herself in the act. An amused smile appeared on Maeve's face. She was curious about what else Clara wo