Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 6

Now that the admission portfolio was ruined, Clara had no choice but to rent a studio to redo her paintings before going to Uthurnia.

Since she was in the studio for long hours, she barely saw Wren.

Finally, it was Carlisle's birthday, and Clara had to attend the party. It was a grand celebration with many attendees.

Shirley stood beside Carlisle while Ivy held Wren's arm affectionately. The four looked like a close-knit family as they stood on the stage, making Katrina and Clara look like strangers. Sensing Katrina's dejection, Clara held the former's hand tight to reassure her. Clara's heart tightened with guilt when she saw the gloomy expression on Katrina's face. Katrina had suffered a lot under the Zachmans because of Clara's parents' inheritance and for Clara's sake. Clara witnessed it all, and she hated herself for being powerless. That night especially, Carlisle had brazenly displayed his affection for Shirley without regard for Katrina. For the first time, Clara had the urge to tell Katrina to get a divorce. While Carlisle brought Shirley around to make toasts, Clara said softly to Katrina, "Aunt Katrina, I know living with the Zachmans has been tough. Why don't you come with me to Uth-" "Where are you two going?"

Clara lifted her gaze, only to find Wren standing in front of her and staring at her with a weird expression.

She tensed, but she pretended to be calm. "Nowhere. I wanted to bring Aunt Katrina on a trip during the holidays."

Before Wren could say anything, Ivy approached with a glass of alcohol, interrupting, "What are you guys talking about, Wren?"

Swallowing the words he wanted to say, Wren responded, "Nothing much. Why are you here?"

"I'm here to pass a message. Carlisle is asking for Katrina."

Katrina did not want to make a fuss in front of the younger generation. Thus, she said a few words to Clara before going to see Carlisle.

As soon as Katrina left, Ivy said, "Clara, Carlisle says the date for our wedding is set. You'll give Wren and me your blessing, won't you?"

as they held hands. "To a happy life for Wren and Ivy," she said, forcing a smile. With that, she downed her drink,

smile deepened. "Wren, shall we make

around the glass. Alas, she heard Wren say, "Up

about to

so quickly that Clara could not escape in time. When the chandelier came crashing down on her, she saw Wren quickly pull Ivy into his arms and

gushed out, staining her dress. To her disappointment, Wren never glanced at Clara. He only comforted Ivy who was crying

Katrina rushed over, only to be shocked by the sight of Clara lying in

Clara, got onto her knees, and pressed on Clara's bleeding wrist. "Hurry! Get the ambulance! Send

look over at Clara to find her stained in blood. He was about to go over

called out to the hotel staff, "Get a car to send her to the hospital." Then, he strode off

the hospital alone under the guests' watchful gaze mixed with pity and mockery. Clara's injury was serious. On top of the fractures, the sharp metal pieces had cut her tendons. It took two

for the former to close her eyes before stepping out,

her eyes, hearing every single

is my niece? Will her injury affect her ability to paint

is too severe. Even if her recovery goes well, I'm afraid it'll be hard for her to do delicate work such

discouraged. Perhaps there will be a miracle if her recovery goes

them as her mind replayed the doctor's words and the scene where Wren protected Ivy without hesitation. Clara knew her dream

turned in bed

was nearly sunrise, Clara vaguely heard someone push the door open and enter the ward. At first, she thought it was the nurse checking

over and sat by the bed. Then, a hand brushed her face to gently wipe

her eyes. Under the dim lighting, she caught a glimpse of emotion in Wren's eyes, which he failed to wipe away. Clara thought she was seeing things because she caught a hint of