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 his fever hasn't gone down by tonight, call me, and I'll come back."

phone. Before he could say anything, Charles waved her

has already covered my

realized Charles was part of Ethan's extended network. Before

anything. I'd prefer to pay for the visit and meds myself." Charles hesitated, glancing at

walked the doctor out

against it, she figured it would be easier to stay and help Alexander if needed, especially since she'd have

came back upstairs, the room was quiet. Alexander was sitting on one side of the bed,

that she didn't notice Alexander occasionally glancing her way. Her focus was interrupted when a message popped up on

message from Ryan. He said, "Ms. Salford, are you free today? Do you want to go for a walk? I can come pick you up. Clara troaned slightly and typed back a quick reply. "Sorry, I'm taking care of someone who's sick. I don't have time today." His reply came almost immediately.

Clare responded.

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 he follow

prying questions. They had only met once,