Cura annvered the phone while scanning, through her lesson plans.

"Clara." Katrina's voice came through, full of warmths and concen. "How are your setting in over there? Are you adjusting well these past few days?i Upon hearing Katrina's voice, Clara smiled. "I'm doing great here. My liest official day of teaching is next Monday, and F'in really looking forward to it That's wonderful Did you get the package I sent you

"Yes, I got it. Thank you, Aunt Katrina

The package had amived the day before. It contained some of her personal items and a few things Katrina had bought for her

Katrina's tone turned more serious as she gently reminded her, "Your wrist isn't fully healed yet, and the medical facilities over there aren't the best. Please take Car of viselt Best as much as you can, and don't overstrain it-it'll slow down the recovery." e paused briethe, then continted with soft reassurance, "I'm not there with you right now, and there's only so much I can do, but remember, Clara. I'll always be

"Don't push yourself too hand, I'll always have your back, no matter what. If you ever feel unhappy there, you can always come home."

Clara's per paused mid-stroke. Her gaze flicked to the jagged scar on her wrist, a shadow passing over her eyes. But not wanting to worry Katrina, she forced a lighthearted tone, saying, "I'mtine, Katrina. My wrist is almost completely healed" Katrina wasn't so easily tooled. After all, she'd watched Clara grow up and knew her well enough to sense the emotions she tried to hide.

With a sigh, Katrina said softly, "Don't lose hope about your wrist. The medical field has advanced so much, and the doctors didn't say there's no chance. I'll keep looking for specialists and won't stop until we find a way to help you fully recover." Afaint, bitter smile touched Clara's lips. She knew how slim the chances were. What Katrina didn't know was that Clara had overheard her and the doctor's cotheriation in the hospital that day. Thus, she had stopped hoping a long time ago. Swallowing the bittemess that rose in her throat, Clara replied with a soft laugh, "Aunt Katrina, you're the best! I believe in you."

"you silly girl." Katrine said with a fond chuckle. But then, calling the real reason she'd called, her voice faltered, and a moment of silence stretched between

Cata immediately sensed something was off. The smile on her face faded. "Aunt Katrina, is there something you want to tell me?"

Hatzina Hesitated, then finally spoke, "Wren came back from Havenbrook. He found out you left and came to see me earlier. He's been aslong where you are. was holding the pen tightening instinctively

She had thought When was too preormpied with has engagement to ivy to even notice she was gone, let alone cate enough to ask about her.

Why was the looking for her now? Wasn't be the one who had always wanted her gone? Wasn't he the one who couldn't wait for her to disappear from his life? Clara spoke partly but finity, lowering her gaze to hide her swirling thoughts, "Aunt Katrins, I don't want to see him

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