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

wondering if

at her at the airport. Since he had just helped her, she set the

to lunch as a

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

paused for a moment before

but was interrupted by the sudden ringing of

the screen, and his expression darkened. Without a word, he declined the call, then looked

pocket, pulled on a hat and mask,

watched him disappear into the distance but didn't

a place to stay before heading to the

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

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