Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Alexander had just finished rating and took a quick rinse in the bathroom. He looked slightly better-less pale and more composed.

Upon hearing the knock on the door, he threw on a clean shirt and went to answer it. When he opened the door, he noticed Clara standing there with another man behind her. His sharp eyes quickly took in the stranger's polished demeanor, which didn't quite match the small-town vibe,

He didn't say much, though. He just gave a curt nod of acknowledgment before stepping aside to let them in.

"This is Dr. Lincoln," Clara explained as she followed the doctor inside.

Charles Lincoln wasted no time. He took Alexander's temperature, asked him a few questions about his symptoms, and then began unpacking his medical kit. "It's likely vital," Charles said after a briel examination. "Medication alone might take a while to work I'll give you an IV drip to lower the fever faster." Alexander nodded. "Thanks for coming out," he said quietly, his usual reserved tone returning now that a stranger was present.

Charles prepared the intravenous drip with practiced efficiency, hoolding Alexander up and giving Clara instructions on monitoring the drip and removing the needle when it was done

it to Clara. "It his fever hasn't gone down by tonight, call me, and I'll come

reached for his phone. Before he could say anything, Charles

Stone has

part of Ethan's extended network. Before she could

coming all the way out," Alexander said, his voice firm. "But I don't like owing people anything. I'd prefer to pay for the visit and meds myself." Charles hesitated, glancing at Alexander's unwavering expression, before reluctantly

walked the doctor out

it would be easier to stay and help Alexander

back upstairs, the room was quiet. Alexander was sitting on one side of the bed, scrolling through his phone, while

she didn't notice Alexander occasionally glancing her way. Her focus

walk? I can come pick you up. Clara troaned slightly and typed

Clare responded.

peuse as the app displayed that he was typing, but he kept starting and stopping. Finally, a new message appeared. Ryan asked, "Is he your boyfriend? You two seem really close. Did

prying questions. They had only met