Chapter 147

Her eyes flickered as she sighed looking up at Joshua. And Clarice knew the meaning of that look, that Joshua wanted her to talk about what she was feeling.

"So," Joshua said with a sigh, then sat back in his chair, "what haven't you told me about how you feel lately, Baby?"

Like she was in a game where she had to choose one or the other, Clarice really couldn't choose. She was so reluctant to even tell him what was bothering her that her tears came, falling.

Joshua quickly stood up and his burly hands touched her wet cheeks and wiped them. "Hey, what have I done to make you cry, Baby?"

That was the problem. Clarice's lips were almost closed and she couldn't open them. She couldn't say it because she didn't want to hurt his feelings.

"Look, if something is bothering you lately, you should tell me immediately. And if it's because of me, I'll be prepared to listen."

"That's the point, Joshua! I can't! I can't tell you how I feel these past few days!" responded Clarice quickly. "I can't