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.

wondering if Alexander

he looked at her at the airport.

you to lunch as

that close?

paused for a moment

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

a word, he declined the call, then

his pocket, pulled on a hat and mask,

him disappear into the distance but didn't

place to stay before heading to the school the next

man. He smiled politely. "Hello, are you Ms. Salford? The

ahead of time. They had mentioned sending someone,

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