Clara's words brought a tinge of sadness in Logan's eyes. When he thought of Laura, he always remembered his childhood playing with Laura in the park.
When he was a child, Laura always followed him around, like a little duckling. He was always hiding from her because he found her annoying and did not want to play with her.
It was not until his parents died that Logan found that he had only one family member left. She was so young and needed protection. Only then did he understand his burden and responsibility.
Logan whispered, "My parents died more than ten years ago. Laura was my last and only family."
Clara also felt sad.
She wanted to get back to the point and interview Logan about the antique exhibition, but Logan didn't want to continue anymore.
Logan said, "Well, that's all for today. I've already told you everything I should have." He was implying that she needed to leave.
Clara thought that the interview for the magazine should be completed. None of the questions were asked yet.
Clara said, "Mr. Hutchinson, I'll just ask you a few questions about the antique exhibition, OK? Let's not talk about anything else."
Logan showed a smile. The smile was scornful as if her words were ridiculous.
He said, "Do you think Darren send you to interview me for this antique exhibition? I found that you are a bit stupid. No wonder you were deceived by Horace. You deserved it."
What did he mean? Darren asked Clara to interview Logan, not for the article, but for what? Were Darren and Logan standing on the same side?
Logan said, "Or, you know what kind of person Horace is, but you just love the reputation and benefits that the identity of Mrs. Kirkland would bring to you? Clara, I don't understand how you can bear with such an indifferent and cold-hearted man."
Logan's words were too harsh to listen to. Clara found that there was no need to continue the interview anymore. She did not touch her coffee and stood up to leave.
Logan finally said, "Clara, I hope you can think about it. Think about what I said! You have done my best to save you from him."
The interview ended in an unpleasant atmosphere.
Clara went home listlessly all the way.
The interview task was not completed. None of the questions she had prepared were asked, and instead, she got scolded and warned.
When she got home, she found that Horace was already reading a magazine on the sofa.
Horace saw her and said, "What happened? You are so early today!"
"I had an interview today, but it ended before the expected time," Clara answered. She was not in the mood to talk.
While watching him sitting on the sofa, she wanted to remind him of the fire and the grudge Logan had for him.
Finally, she could not help but ask, "Horace, have you ever investigated who the person was that abducted you that day? Have your grandpa?"
Clara thought that if that person was found, maybe they would know who set up the fire and Horace would not have to take all the blames for Laura's death.
When the criminal was found, Logan would not blame Horace for this and maybe they could be friends, as they had both loved Laura so much.
Horace asked in curious, "Why suddenly bring this up?"
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