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."

at her impatiently. "What is it

hesitated, wondering if Alexander disliked

the airport. Since he

noon. Let me treat you to lunch as a thank you for helping me get

raised an eyebrow. "Are we that close? Or do you know this area

a moment before replying honestly,

but was interrupted by the

expression darkened. Without a word, he declined the call, then looked at Clara with a sharp warning. "I'm not staying for

a hat and mask, and walked off with his

watched him disappear into the distance but didn't press

to the school the next day, a car pulled

down, revealing a refined, gentle-looking man. He smiled politely. "Hello, are you Ms.

of time. They had mentioned sending someone, but after the incident

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