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

Clara cut him off. "I don't mind

door realad open, and Ethan

inside, and I'm already hearing you all chatting. What's going on?" he

Ethan gave off a quiet but undeniable

"We were just

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

hard to keep from saying something. Why

Ryan treated him with respect, so she didn't dare openly challenge hum. But still. Ethan was married! Why was he

but label Clara as a

offer as a way to defuse the situation. She gave him a grateful

called Ryan over to help move the desk Byan quickly stepped forward to assist. Once the desk was set up, Ethan offered to take Clara to the

him behind. Nisa, seizing the opportunity, reminded him about his upcoming class. Begrudgingly, Ryan gave up on following them and beaded