Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Clara’s POV:

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Clara had spent the early part of Christmas day at Gloria’s parents‘ estate along with Casey. She informed them she would be going to the Taylors later that afternoon and

then home.

“You don’t have to go home! Just come back here!”

Gloria protested as she ate some of the chocolate cake Clara baked.

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“Well, I’m not sure how late I’ll be, this was I won’t have to worry about disturbing anyone.”

Oh, okay, I understand. If you change your mind though just call me! Otherwise, we’ll be

to pick you up tomorrow.

Clara smiled brightly at her friend. After Christmas gifts were exchanged, Clara received a text from Ethan letting her know he was on the way to get her.

‘I thought they were going to send a rideshare. Hmm.‘

Clara assumed they didn’t want to bother anyone one for the holidays. Clara brought gifts for her best friends and extended family. In return they all also got gifts for her. She smiled brightly; the past few years Christmas has been amazing now that she was celebrating with them.

She remembered all the years she’d spent Christmas alone in her previous life, from the time her mom passed and after her marriage, it was always about Sophie. She would spend many of the holidays working in the lab, not once did Jason or father even care to reach out. Now, her life was so much more different, it was overwhelming how happy she

was.

Ethan arrived at exactly 4:30pm. After introducing himself to Gloria’s parents and family, he gifted them with a bottle of expensive wine and whiskey. After saying their goodbyes, Clara followed him to his Maybach.

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“So, did you enjoy your Christmas day?”

Ethan looked over at Clara, she couldn’t help but notice there was something different about him. Though she wasn’t sure what it was, for some reason, it made her heart

flutter.

“Yes, it was lovely. I got a lot of gifts.”

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Clara chuckled as she thought about the twins arguing over who would give her their gift

first. Ethan smiled at Clara.

“That’s good. You deserve it.”

Clara blushed.

“What about you?”

“It’s been amazing, maybe a little overwhelming too. Almost my entire family is here this year. This is the first Christmas Maria has been home in over three years. She’s usually in the hospital around this time.”

Clara smiled brightly. Hearing those words filled her heart with so much joy.

“I’m so glad to hear that!”

As they pulled into the estate, Ethan parked the car and paused for a moment. As she

was about to open the door, Ethan reached over to stop her.

“Clara, wait a moment.”

Clara turned her head to see Ethan’s face was right at hers. Her face instantly heated up. He was so close. She could smell his cologne on his neck,

Intoxicating.

Ethan’s ears began to redden, he hadn’t meant to get that close to her. His Adam’s apple

bobbed as he swallowed.

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“Um, I just wanted to warn you. Everyone…well, they are really excited to meet you. So, if you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, send me quick text and I’ll rescue you.”

His breath was fresh like a cool winter breeze, Clara could feel her thoughts heading in a dangerous direction, but she couldn’t stop herself. Her face inching closer to his, the electricity in the car was dancing to their own private music.

Suddenly, a loud tap on the window broke the moment. Irritated, Ethan rolled his

window down to see who the asshole was that ruined his moment!

His mother. Crap.

Clara nervously opened the car door jumping out, Ethan then opened his door. His mother, unaware of what happened, smiled brightly at Clara.

“Ethan! What took you so long to let her out?”

Ethan looked at his mother with slight irritation.

“I just wanted to prepare her for the hurricane she was about to walk into too.”

Arla laughed out loud, an apologetic look on her face as she hugged Clara.

“Well, he’s not wrong. The entire family is here, and they can’t wait to meet you. I apologize in advance.”

An empathetic smiled appeared across Clara’s lips.

“Not to worry Ms. Arla! I understand.”

As the made their way into the mansion, Arla and Ethan weren’t kidding.

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