Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

The elementary school was an old building, and although it had been renovated over the years, the windows and dours still let in drafts. Sitting near the window or door meant enduring cold gusts of wind sneaking through the gaps-especially in the dead of winter. Ryan knew this all too well and understood that Ninawas intentionally targeting Clara because of him.

If he weren't still enjoying his fun, and if it weren't the wrong time to burn bridges with Nina

Pushing those thoughts aside, Ryan decided to play the good guy. "Ms. Salford, why don't you take my desk instead? It's against the wall, so it's much warmer during winter. This one by the window and dont can get drafty, and I'd hate for you to catch a cold." He gestured toward the spot across from Nina's desk Before Clara could even respond, Mina immediately jumped in.

"That's not going to work," she snapped, "You have so much stuff on your desk, it'll be a hassle to move. We also need to discuss work regularly. It wouldn't make sense for you to sit farther away."

Ryan glanced at Clara, reluctant to back down, and started to protest. "not

off. "I don't mind sitting here. I'll

door realad open, and Ethan walked in with us asual

hearing you all chatting. What's going on?" he asked

side, Ethan gave off a quiet

him politely, explaining, "We were just

window. For a brief moment, his eyes flashed with a cold disdain, though his expression quickly returned to its usual calin. "Sitting bythe window in winter can be pretty uncomfortable, Ethan said with a smile. There's enough room to set up another desk of mine. If you don't mind, you can sit across from me. I'll make it easier to collaborate on

bit down hard to keep from saying something. Why was Ethan

him with respect, so she didn't dare openly challenge hum. But still. Ethan was married! Why was he going out of his way

help but label

the situation. She gave him a grateful smile and said,

assist. Once the desk was set up, Ethan

but clara politely declined, leaving him behind. Nisa, seizing the opportunity, reminded him about his upcoming class. Begrudgingly, Ryan gave up on following them and beaded off