Clara was already considering having Thomas help out, more hands would make the work faster, and she didn't really have any strong dislike for Thomas.
"Great! I'll take you with me," Clara readily agreed.
Mateo pulled Clara aside, showing great displeasure. Clara just smiled and said, "You can come along too. More people mean more strength, and we can finish the work sooner." She winked at Mateo.
In reality, she also wanted to take this opportunity to make Thomas understand that her relationship with Mateo was unbreakable, and his feelings for her were only a form of closeness. In the future, Thomas shouldn't insist on taking her back to the fox den every time he saw her.
Thomas killed the chicken, cleaned it, and then asked Clara to make soup. Mateo watched Clara and Thomas cooperate so seamlessly, feeling extremely frustrated and a burning sensation in his heart.
