Back then, Clifford had been insecure yet so happy. His crush was finally speaking to him, and he couldn't contain his joy, gesturing and beaming with delight.Back then, that love had been pure, sincere, and untainted.He had answered cautiously, his voice so gentle that even he was moved by it. "Clary, I like everything about you—the way you smile, the way your eyes sparkle…"As long as you're willing to be with me, I promise to give you a magnificent proposal and a grand wedding one day."At that time, he hadn't told Clarissa about his connection to the Johansen family. He didn't want her to know he was an illegitimate child.Clarissa had given him a contemptuous smile. "Well, talk to me again when you're finally up there, then. If you study hard enough, you'll achieve your dreams."Regardless of whether she had been dismissive or sincere, the disdain in her eyes was unmistakable. Despite that, he couldn't sleep for three days straight from the sheer excitement.Now, he smile
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