The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1177

Chapter 1177

Clark gently laid the girl on the hospital bed, his hands braced on the side, eyes reddened from unshed tears, observing her closely.

"Did you overhear what my folks told me?° “Mmhm,' Carol didn't deny, quietly meeting his gaze.

“So, are you planning on leaving? Just like last time, leaving me in the lurch, disappearing off the face of the Earth?"

Clark stared into her eyes, a raw mix of hurt and indignation in his voice, "You know I can't live without you.

What am I supposed to do if you leave? Did you even consider my feelings? The last time you left me like discarded trash, did you ever think about how heartbroken I would be, how I'd miss you?"

Seeing his tears fall once again, Carol tried to wipe them away, but Clark turned his face, a hint of petulance in his voice, “If you truly cared about me, you wouldn't even think about leaving."

Carol's hand froze mid-air.

“Aren't you going to wipe them?” Clark turned his gaze back to hers.

Carol was at a loss for words, reaching to wipe his tears, only to have her hand caught by his.

“You just went ahead and removed your IV. Bella barely managed to save you, and you treat your health like it's nothing, going out into the cold."

“Are you done?"

“No." Clark was looking into her eyes, a hint of anger in his voice, "Do you think if you disappeared without a word, I wouldn't be able to find you? I could search for ten, twenty, thirty years. As long as I'm alive, I won't stop until there's nowhere left for you to hide"

He looked into her eyes, emphasizing each word, “Listen to me, no matter what happens, I won't let go of your hand. We're in this together. I'll handle my parents. Once all potential dangers are eliminated, they'll naturally accept us. Trust me and give me some time."