Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 73

Chapter

73

Ninus raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "Was it her parents?"

Frank replied. "He said he's her brother. He's really handsome, too-definitely doesn't look like any ordinary man,

Nina roze momentarily, her eyes flickering with a trace of calculation. Nobody seemed to notice.

videa Frank had been looking for her. As the school day ended, students streamed out of the gates, and she joined the crowd heading toward the exit. Wren stood near the school entrance, partially obscured by the bustle of parents waiting to pick up their children. Clara didn't notice him at first.

gate and someone called out, "Ms. Salford," that she instinctively smiled and looked in the direction f t That was when

the voice

trove, caught off guard. For a second, she just stood there, her mind blank. Then, as if by reflex, she tored on her heel, intending to head back inside. The last thing she wanted was to deal

her reaction. There was no excitement in her eyes-no warmth, no words. She simply tumed to leave, as if she couldn't get away from him fast enough. 11 felt like a blow straight to his chest. allowing

you running away from

A few parents and students nearby glanced curiously in their direction, intrigued by the scene. Stuck in the awkward position of being the center of attention, Clara sighed and reluctantly turned to face him, "Wiril," she muntered,

he said firmly, tugging her gently

the weight of the onlookers" stares made her hesitate. Swallowing her protests, she allowed herself to be led away Running wasn't the answer. When her

certainly not on the day of his engagement to

in relief when she didn't resist further. Once they were in a secluded spot, he stopped but didn't let go of her wrist. His grip remained firm as if he leated she might disappear if he loosened his hold (larve you been

Clara lowered her E

seeing her suence, Wien's frustrationbubbled to the surface. The past week had been a torment-sleepless nights, endless