Chapter 1297

Jack frowned before saying, "Of course, I did. You've asked me this so many times!" Relief washed over Bella. "Okay, good!" She then grabbed Jack's hand and led him into the room. Clarice was standing beyond the door. She was holding a photograph and seemed to be lost in thought as she gazed at it. "Mom," Bella called softly. A smile stretched across Clarice's face as she turned to look at Jack and Bella. She had been worried that they would sever their relationship with the Avans family and was glad that her fears ultimately didn't come to pass. She approached the pair and stroked Bella's silky hair. "Bella, you're much stronger than I am. I want to apologize for trying to separate the two of you in the past." "You don't have to, Mom," Bella hastily replied. "There's no need for you to apologize to us," Jack added. "Jack, I admit that I was wrong about you. I thought I was good at reading people, but clearly I was mistaken about you. I'll be sure to learn from this incident."