Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Clara glanced at Ethan in surprise, then shook her head, ber eyes welling with emotion

She had never traveled star on her own before. Although she had reassured Katrina that she could manage, being in a foreign place still made her feel uneasy. Yet, she could sense the kindness from a stranger, and it made her feel a small sense of belonging her "Thank you." Clara said softly

Erbarm smiled but remained silent.

Those who signed up for volantary teaching came from all over the country. Many felt lost and out of place when they f first arrived. There wasn't much Ethan could do, but be tried to offer what help he could

The car

toward Moonbay Village, where Clara would be teaching. Ethan had chosen a house close to Moonbay Elementary School. So, it didn't take long to wach their destination

As the get out of the car, a middle-aged man stood waiting for them at the door.

you've arrived, "he greeted them as

teaching, his gaze softened

heard Clara was here for volu led them

fairly large front yard. A tall wisteria vine grew along a low wall, cascading over the entire surface, giving the house a

and well-organized, making the space feel warm and

"This house belongs to

my cousin tools them to live in the city. Originally, they planned to sell it, but my uncle (muide 1 liging himself to. Since it's been empty for a while, we decided to rent it out," the man

house next door and continued, "That one is also theirs. It was built for my cousin, but he's done well and bought a house in the city. He doesn't come back much. If you don't like this one, we can look at other." Clara glanced at the other house. The wall was low enough that she could easily see the yard next door. The house looked much bigger, and it seemed newer,

she would be living alone, this

perfect. When rand sign the

at her deciseness Without hesitation, he handed

the deposit and

and said, "Mr. Stone,

seller washover her After the man left, she checked the time and realized I was already noon. She

You've been so helpful. I don't know