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."

stopped, glancing at her impatiently. "What is

wondering if Alexander disliked

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

treat you to lunch as a thank you for helping me get my wallet

eyebrow. "Are we that close? Or do you know

a moment before

Alexander began but was

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

shoved his phone back into his pocket, pulled on a hat and mask, and walked off with

the distance but didn't press

stay before heading to

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

her arrival ahead of time. They had mentioned sending someone, but

ran into some trouble and didn't wait at the station. I hope

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