Chapter 161:

Clara pouted. "If it were Nathan, I think he wouldn't be involved. But his son, I'm not sure. After all, he doesn't have any of his father's courage; just looking at him, he is not nice."

Caser raised an eyebrow. "Have you met him?"

"Several times before. Very arrogant and overbearing." Clara sat down on the chair.

I pondered for a moment, and when Clara teased, I was startled.

"Don't care what he says. It's all bullshit." Clara shook her head.

I smiled wryly, confused. That night I could not sleep; I lay still and stared at the ceiling because I was afraid that movement would wake Clara. No wonder she hadn't slept at all.

"Worried about Ryan or worried about Red River?" Clara still closed her eyes; only her lips were moving.

"Aren't you asleep yet?" I was surprised because I had initially heard her steady breathing.

Clara continued to speak. "Say, what are you thinking about?"

"About everything," I said sadly and buried my face in the pillow.

"What is most important?" Clara asked abs