Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 100

Chapter 100

Instantly a barrage of people came towards Clara, hugging her, thanking her, crying. Asking a million questions, telling her they knew her mother. It was extremely

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overwhelming! Still, Clara smiled through it all. It was worth it seeing everyone so happy

to have Maria back!

The siblings along with Owen all handed Clara Christmas gifts. In exchange, she handed them all gifts, one extremely special for Maria. During treatment, Maria told Clara how she played the flute before she got sick. As her cancer progressed, it became more difficult to play. She purchased a customized flute for her with her name on it.

Maria began to cry. Hugging Clara close, she thanked her over and over. The whole house was filled with love and tears. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor purchased a customized necklace with the cancer free sign. The necklace had a pink heart almost identical to the one her father had destroyed. She cried as they placed it around her neck. As the evening winded down, Clara still had one more gift to give.

Ethan’s.

As if reading her mind, Ethan sent her a text asking her to come outside to the courtyard. As she made her way to the bench he was sitting on, Clara noticed how beautiful the fountain was lit up at night. Staring in amazement, she sat next to Ethan.

“This is beautiful.”

She said in a low voice. Ethan looked over at the woman who changed his life. He couldn’t help but feel like he’s known her much longer than he had. He’d fallen in love with everything about her, from how brilliant she was to how compensate. He’d fallen for her smiles, her tears, her interests. He knew he wanted to spend his entire life with this amazing person. But would she feel the same?

Ethan looked at Clara. He had a long red velvet box in his hand.

“Merry Christmas Clara.”

Clara looked over at Ethan, slight shock on her face. She took the box from Ethan and

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opened it up. Clara could hardly catch her breath as she stared at the gift. Ethan got her a customized tennis bracelet made. In the middle, there was heart shaped picture of her mother smiling. On each end of the heart was a rose, her mother’s favorite flower.

“Now she can be with you wherever you go.”

Ethan’s word’s filled Clara with an emotion she now knew to be.

Love.

There was no denying it. Clara had fallen head over heels in love with Ethan Taylor. Maybe it was the day he asked for her help, maybe it was the day she’d watched the video of him sticking up for her. Clara wasn’t sure, but she knew now what her heart had been saying all along.

Closing the box, Clara looked up at Ethan, there was fire in her soul that she’d never felt before. Before she could stop herself, Clara gently pulled Ethan’s face to hers. Without hesitation, their lips touched for the first time.

It was intoxicating. Clara could take the slight hint of wine on his lips, and he could taste the sweet scent of strawberries on hers. They intertwined for what felt like an eternity. When they finally stopped, Clara slowly pushed him away staring into his eyes. Ethan could see all the love and desire through her emerald, green eyes, like lightening piercing through his soul. Finally, after catching her breath, Clara spoke.

“I have a present for you.”

Ethan smiled as he took her gift. When he opened it, he couldn’t help but smile. Clara got Ethan a custom made plaque highlighting everything he’d accomplished so far.

Age 15. Graduated Osha State University.

Age 17. Started a bio–chemical & pharmaceutical company.

Age 19. Introduced nano technology to medicinal and medical practices.

Each accomplishment highlighting all the extraordinary things Ethan had done, but it wasn’t until the final achievement that his eyes swelled up.

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Age 23. Cured his baby sister of Leukemia.

Ethan stared at the plaque for a few moments, looking up at Clara, she smiled

passionately.

“You’re a remarkable man Ethan Taylor.”

Hmm.

Ethan looked at Clara and smiled softly.

“Clara, I love you.”

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