Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 15

To appear magnanimous, Ivy put on a concerned expression. "She's still your sister, and she's young. Aren't you worried something might happen to her?"

Wren's expression remained cold. "I'm not obligated to take care of her forever. She's an adult now she needs to take responsibility for her own actions."

Ivy's lips curved subtly in satisfaction. "You're right, Wren. We can't keep indulging Clara. If we do, what happens the next time something doesn't go her way? She'll just run off again." "Mm." Wren frowned slightly, clearly uninterested in continuing the conversation. He closed his eyes. "I'm going to rest. Wake me when we get to the airport."

Having achieved her goal, Ivy didn't mind his dismissive tone. Soon enough, Wren would be hers completely.

...

By the time Clara left the police station, it was already midday.

Alexander walked ahead in silence, while Clara quickened her pace to catch up.

"Alexander."

glancing at her impatiently. "What is it

hesitated, wondering if Alexander

since the way he looked at her at the airport. Since he

as

"Are we that close? Or do

a moment before replying

aware of that..." Alexander began but was interrupted by the sudden ringing of

darkened. Without a word, he declined the call, then looked

pocket, pulled on a hat and mask, and walked

disappear into the distance but

she debated finding a place to stay before heading to the school the next

a refined, gentle-looking man. He smiled politely. "Hello, are you Ms. Salford? The school

the school of her arrival ahead of time. They had mentioned sending

smiled apologetically. "Sorry. I ran into some trouble and didn't wait at the station. I hope I didn't cause