Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

clara lowered her gaze, hiding the emotions in her eyes, she shook her head slightly and said nothing.

Alexander watched her for a moment, but her silence didn't bother him enough to press further. Instead, I turned his attention back to the food in front of him and emptied the plate. When he finally set the empty bowl down, he looked up at her again. For once, he seemed a little sheepish, "I want to ask you for a favor."

"What is it?" Claraasked

Twill be staving here for a while, but I don't know how to cook There's nowhere around here to grab food unless I go into town, and that's too much of a hassle.

I Could you make a little extra when you cook? I'll pay you for it-just name your price."

Clara blinked in surprise. Then shook her head.

Trowned slightly, clearly

might not always have the time. But whenever in home, you're welcome to come by. No charge. Just think of

caught off guard by her offer. "You're working here? You don't seem like someone from around here. Why'd you come all the

doesn't look like it even has factories. Clara smiled lightly. "I'm not a local I came here for voluntary teaching." Alexander

and playful skepticism, "You don't look like someone who's used to roughing it. Grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth, didn't you? What made you decide to take this on? Clara didn't feel the need

message from Ryan, letting her know he'd gotten home safely and wishing her a good night. Thunding back to what had happened at the gate earlier, her expression turned dark for a moment. Was it just her imagination, or had there been something... off? Alexander nu the shift in her expression

head. "You're mistaken He's just a coworker. We met for the first time

press the issue. Tustead, he stood and gathered his empty p She heard the sound of water running en fir washed and put everything neatly back in

jacket. "It's late. I won't bother you any longer. Get some

to leave, which was sodarthing Clara appreciated. With that, Alexander

aded upstairs to wash up and get ready for bed. That nagha, læt sleep was testless Maybrit 1 Katrina's phone call earlier that lingered

full of affection as he watched Ivy walk down the aisle, bet arm

vows, Clara stood along the sale, like a spectator to their happiness. She felt

of her room, Clara's