"Clara, Quinn asked me to come and comfort you. She didn't mean what she said earlier; she just loses her cool sometimes and really hates that about herself."
Clara almost chuckled, but Quinn's performance was too convincing—it had everyone fooled.
"Clara, I've got some free time today. How about we head out for a bit? If you're trying to piece together your memories by revisiting familiar places, I can lend a hand. I've got a spot in mind that you used to hang out at."
That actually sounded useful.
Clara didn't feel like arguing, so she hopped into the car. "Alright, let's go."
Ryan quickly slid into the driver's seat, his smile becoming a bit more genuine. "Sure thing."
He stepped on the gas, and the car slowly rolled away from the Bradford estate.
Clara couldn't remember anything from her past. As she watched the scenery whiz by outside the window, she felt curious about where Ryan was taking her.
The car eventually pulled up at a cemetery. It wasn't the one she'd been to with Dylan, but it had the same solemn vibe.
She got out and gave Ryan a puzzled look.
Ryan scratched his head. "Grandpa's buried here. He used to adore you."
Clara felt a sharp pang in her chest, but she couldn't recall anything beyond that.
Ryan hesitated, rubbing his cheek. "I'm not sure if bringing you here is the right call. You cried for ages when Grandpa passed. He pulled you aside in his last moments and whispered something just to you. None of us heard it. After that, you refused to eat until you fainted. You used to visit here whenever you could."
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