Female Novel
Chapter 300
Clara turned just in time to catch Heidi eying her midsection with poorly concealed scheming in hergaze. Her expression remained cool and composed, betraying not a hint of panic. With a subtlearch of her brow and a faint smirk playing on her lips, Clara said, “Rest easy. If I ever do getknocked up, you’ll be the first to know. I’d hate to rob you of the opportunity to give up hope sincethat’s clearly the best way to get under your skin.”
Heidi clenched her teeth in fury. “Oh please, Clara, get over yourself. Remember, you and Ian areover. Make sure your words aren’t just empty promises, and don’t you dare come crawling back.After all, you’re the reason Leonora took a hundred lashes. If you even think of returning, she’llnever let you off the hook.”
With biting sarcasm, Clara retorted, “Even if I stay away, do you seriously think Ian would settle foryou? He can't even stand wearing a shirt that someone else has touched. What makes you thinkhe’d want a woman who’s been with someone else?”
Her words pierced Heidi like thorns to the heart. With fists clenched tight, she spat, “Even if I can’thave him, I’ll make damn sure you won’t either!” Then, Heidi stormed off.
Clara, unfazed by the encounter, continued shopping for baby items and picked out a cute littlepajama set for Della.
However, no sooner had she left than Heidi circled back to the boutique. “My sister was here earlier,and she really liked the baby clothes. She wants another set,” Heidi lied to the clerk.
Beaming, the clerk suggested, “Your sister chose a pink one before. How about I grab a clean whiteset for you? It’d look cute on the baby.”
Heidi’s tense heart finally eased when she noted the age range on the label. Stepping out of theboutique, Heidi dialed a number. “Aunt Leonora, I don't think Clara’s pregnant. She was buying
clothes for Roger’s daughter.”
On the other end, Leonora lay in bed, sweating from the pain of her wounds. She gritted her teeth.“That’s a relief. Otherwise, my suffering would have been for nothing.”
Heidi’s voice wavered with a sob, “I know it's all been for me, but even though Ian's done with Clara,he still won’t look my way.”
A flicker of sympathy crossed Leonora’s eyes. Softly, she consoled, “Don’t worry, dear. I have a planto get you become his wife. Patience is key, alright?”
“I understand, thank you.” Though Heidi sounded pitiful, a glint of triumph shone in her eyes.Clinging to Leonora’s coattails was her ticket to securing a future with Ian.
Meanwhile, Clara finished her shopping and headed straight to Christy’s place. Della clapped hertiny hands in delight upon seeing Clara arrive laden with bags.novelbin
Christy met her with a smile. “I told you not to buy more. She’s already got more clothes than shecan wear.”
Clara, cradling Della, planted a kiss on her forehead. “It’s the New Year. As her godmother, I mustspoil my little angel with a pretty dress.”
“You’re one lavish godmother. Between the jewels and clothes, you might just spoil her rotten.”
Della was attracted to the vibrant color and gazed at the gifts with widened eyes, beaming at Clara.
Christy shook her head, saying, “Clara, she’s closest to you. I swear, the minute you have your ownlittle one, she’s going to be so jealous.”