Back then, she had been shy and withdrawn and often hid in the attic. However, Ian had sought her out every day to play. He also brought her a variety of toys and gifts, trying to make her smile.
He had once promised her with unwavering confidence, "I'll stay with you during the day and my toys will keep you company. Clara, you’ll never be alone again. I’ll always be by your side."
He did keep his word. From the time she was four years old until now, Ian has been a constant presence in her life. He would drive her to and from school, without fail and give her after-school tutoring.
When Clara was in middle school, she was nearly assaulted by a few playboys at the banquet she attended. Ian was in a rage that he had gone berserk. If Mrs. Cumberland, his mother, had not tried with all her might to stop him, Ian would kill one of them at that time.
Since then, everyone knew Clara was an important person in Ian's heart and could not be touched.
To Clara, Ian is like a god who has descended from the heavens to save her.