Chapter 69 - Chapter 68

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((( CLAIRE )))

Nadine approached me when Derick left and just as he'd said, she gave me a dress that was too short for my liking. It fitted my body tightly and too much of my legs were showing.  

"Don't complain Clarita," Nadine noticed my frown.

"That's the only thing you could do in exchange for Derick's kindness."

I rolled my eyes.

Can't he just accept me for what I am?

"You know that's the only thing Derick can boast about you," she was back to insulting me.

"You know you aren't that good-looking. And you even want to look frumpy in front of his rich friends?"

I sighed once more as I gazed at myself in the mirror. I look adequate enough but I know I'm nothing compared to his elegant exes. But to what extent could I follow everything he want me to do?

I can't bear this anymore!  

(ZHIO)

"We know it isn't that easy to find somebody to love," Wenziel spoke.

I already guessed it was what they wanted to talk about.

"That's why Eriez and I didn't marry. But if your father did for the sake of the clan, we know you could."

"We're different," I protested.

"If your condition is what you're worrying about," Eriez butted in.

"I had your semen analysis report. It has gotten better. I couldn't say it is cured but this is your chance. You have to find somebody as soon as possible."

"And as far as I know there was this girl that you care about," Wenziel added.

He's obviously referring to Claire.

I knew he'd be bringing this out since the time he followed me to the chapel. I doubt Deo told them about the details but I can't be sure they didn't make their own privy investigation. Could they possibly know everything about Claire already?

"We're just friends. Don't ever include her to my messy life," I warned.

They smiled a little.

"C'mon Zhio," Wenziel teased.

"You wouldn't even bother to befriend just anybody you don't have feelings for. You could have her easily if you wanted to."

"We're friends. That's it," I crossed my arms.

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