Chapter 170 - The Woman Apologizes

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

When Clarence saw the two women fighting, he felt troubled.

These two women always find a way to fight whenever they ran into each other.

Clarence shook his head, “Alright, Cecilia. Stop talking.”

“Hmph! Why are you telling me to stop and not her? Do you still keep her in your heart?” Cecilia huffed. She looked depressed.

Clarence asked, “Cecilia, aren’t I treating you like you’re mine?”

Cecilia was stunned. “Yours.”

She covered her mouth and smiled. Then, in front of Miranda, she took the initiative. She planted a huge kiss on Clarence’s cheek.

Cecilia nodded in agreement. “You’re right, I am yours. That means I have to watch myself in front of outsiders.”

After provoking Miranda, Cecilia turned to look at her. “Ms. Murphy, did you see that? I’m his.”

Miranda’s body shook. “You…”

Then, she looked at Clarence in disappointment. “Are you really marrying her?”

Clarence sighed. “I don’t want to talk about it. Why are you here?”

Miranda felt tears prickling at the corners of her eyes. She lifted her head to look at the ceiling. After a while, she calmed down.

She took a deep breath. “Clarence, I’m here to apologize to you. My family was blinded by interest and desire, so that’s why they took Selina’s money and slandered you. I misunderstood you back then. I finally know the truth about you saving my mother and also what happened in First Birch Hotel.”

Clarence nodded, his expression calm. “Oh, it’s good that you know now.”

Miranda felt her heart tighten. It felt as if someone had stabbed her heart with a knife. It hurt, for whatever reason.

“Aren’t you going to say anything?” Miranda was still hopeful.

Back then, Clarence would not have treated her like this.

Clarence shook his head. “The past is in the past. It’s good that you know now that it was a misunderstanding.”

Clarence’s expression was cold.

Miranda felt like the distance between her and Clarence was growing wider and wider.

She felt remorse. If there had not been so many misunderstandings back then, if she had believed that Clarence knew medicine, if she had been a little more patient and listened to Clarence, if… There were so many ‘if’s.

Now, she had finally found out how much she did not know about Clarence.

Miranda turned around. “I’m sorry for what happened back then. I’ll treat you to dinner tonight at Love Sea Restaurant. It will be closure for us.”

“Dinner? What for? Clarence won’t go. I’m going on a date with Clarence tonight.” Cecilia had a look of caution on her face.

Miranda did not turn around. She continued walking out of Thirteen Hall. “It’s up to you whether you want to go. Tonight at 7. Tardiness will not be acceptable.”

Clarence watched Miranda leave. He did not come back to his senses after a long while.

At 7 o’clock that night, Clarence went to Love Sea Restaurant.

Cecilia did not stop him.

When Clarence drove his Ferrari up to Love Sea Restaurant, the receptionist at the door stopped him.

“I’m sorry, sir. The restaurant has been reserved by someone. If you want to eat, please go to another restaurant,” the receptionist said politely.

Clarence frowned. “Reserved? Someone asked me to come here at 7 tonight.”

“Um… Are you Mr. Clarence Howard?” The receptionist looked at Clarence from head to toe.

Clarence was wearing casual clothes, and he looked very ordinary. The clothes looked as if they had come from a roadside stall.

How could he be the person the beauty had invited tonight?

Clarence nodded. “That’s me.”

The receptionist immediately apologized, “Excuse me, then, Mr. Howard. Ms. Murphy is waiting for you inside. I’ll take you to her.”

“Okay.”

Clarence nodded and walked into the restaurant.

There was no one else in the hall on the first floor except for the servers.

Miranda was sitting next to the window as she waited. She was wearing a long red dress, and she had light makeup on. Her waist was thin, and her dress hid her long and straight legs. Her hair was tied behind her head neatly, draping across her shoulder like running ink.

Her eyes were bright and lively.

Back then, Clarence had been worried that he would not be able to obtain this beauty. When he did, he was afraid to lose her. Right now, Clarence was just stunned by her.

Miranda smiled gently. She looked incredibly breathtaking. “Why are you just standing there? Do you want me to come and get you?”

Clarence walked over. “You’re always frugal, so why did you reserve the entire restaurant just to eat with me?”

He sat down opposite Miranda.

Miranda asked, “Are you making fun of me?”

Clarence was astonished. “Why did you think that?”

Miranda turned around to look at the beach outside, making Clarence face her side profile. “I didn’t want us to be disturbed, soI reserved the entire restaurant. I remember something upsetting happening the last time we ate here.”

“Yes.” Clarence nodded.

Miranda stayed silent for a while. “The steak here is pretty good. Do you want to get it?”

“Okay.” Clarence continued to nod.

Miranda ordered some steak. “Do you want some wine?”

Clarence shook his head. “No, I’m driving home later.”

She bit her red lips. “Not even a little? With me?”

She looked as if she was pleading with him.

Clarence compromised. “Fine, a little bit. I’ll ask someone to drive me back later.”

Miranda opened a bottle of red wine and poured a glass for herself and Clarence. Then, she downed the entire contents of her glass. Her throat felt hot.

Clarence frowned and reminded, “Your throat won’t be able to take it if you drink like that. Your voice will definitely be hoarse tomorrow.”

Miranda tidied her hair, her face red. “I don’t want to hear this. Are you unwilling to drink with me now?”

Clarence was silent.

Miranda poured more for herself and downed it all again. She looked at Clarence and asked slowly, “Are you drinking?”

Clarence was helpless. “I’ll drink some too.”

The wine was spicy, sour, and tart. He felt as if there was a fire burning in his belly. It did not feel good.

It reminded him of his previous marriage.

Miranda laughed. There was a hint of self-mockery in her expression. “Look, you still listen to me. You still care about me.

“Let’s continue.” Miranda picked up the wine bottle and poured herself some more.

Clarence took away the bottle. “Don’t you have something to tell me? The steak isn’t here yet and you’re already drunk. How are you going to talk later?”

Miranda snatched the bottle back and filled her glass again. Then, she downed everything in one go once more.

She had drunk three glasses in quick succession. Her eyes looked dazed and she lay on the table before she started sobbing. “I’m sorry, I didn’t think it’d end up like this. I wronged you… I’m very hateful, alright? I’m arrogant and bad-tempered, and I always say things to hurt other people.

“I always threw tantrums and I never cared about how you felt. However, I couldn’t control myself. Every time… I’d tell myself to not act like that next time, but I couldn’t help doing it again…

“I don’t know how we’ve ended up like this. I never expected this.”

Clarence sighed. “It’s over now.”

“Boo hoo!” Miranda burst into tears.

The servers in the restaurant looked over in surprise.

Clarence felt helpless as he sat next to Miranda. He patted her shoulder. “Alright, stop crying.”

Miranda lifted her head abruptly and pounced into Clarence’s arms. Her red lips went straight for Clarence’s.

Clarence’s body froze like he had been electrocuted..