Clara cried so hard that her eyes were swollen. If Jocelyn saw her, she would ask what was going on. Clara wiped off her tears and realized her makeup was smudged.

"I promised grandma to have lunch with her. I'll leave after the ceremony is over."

"Why bother?" asked Catherine. She has seen Leydon exchanging rings with Emma and had to see them show affection in public. Catherine wondered how much more Clara could take.

"I think I can."

Although Clara looked fragile, she had a tough mind, or she wouldn't survive all these years.

Being refused so many times made Clara wonder she barely had feelings. She reapplied makeup....