Chapter 76

Chapter 76

Alexander's sharp question shattered the fragile harmony in the room.

Caraglanced briefly at Wren, the faint smile on her face fading away. Speaking softly to Alexander, she said, "I'm going to cook," and headed straight for the dtchen without waiting for a response.

a better look at Wren. Recognition flashed across his face.

Alexander watched her reaction, curiosity flickering in his eyes as he turned to get al

He'd seen Wren before. The heir to the Zachman family-what was he doing here? And judging by the tension, it was clear he had a significant history with Clara. When, on the other hand, was glaring at Alexander with a gaze that could pierce steel "Who are you?" Alexander smirked, unbothered. "Why should I tell you?" With that, he tuned on his heel and walked into the kitchen, rolling up his sleeves as if he belonged

there.

surprisingly, didn't

stood frozen, his hands clenching tightly at his sides as he watched the two of them talking and working in the kitchen like old friends. For the first time, he felt completely shut out of

A dark thought crept into his mind had Clara left the city and come here for

unbearable, but he quickly dismissed it. When knew nearly everything about Clara's life, and he had never seen this man before. This Alexander must've been someone she met after aming in Larkston, but that didn't make Wren feel any better. They had known each other for just a few weeks, and yet ti man really was? How could she be so trusting, letting

close enough for Alexander to comfortably walk into her

to contain the storm of emotions inside him. Finally, unable to stand it any

everything I needed to say. There's nothing more to discuss." Won's fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles tumed white. He drew in a sharp breath and turned to Alexander. "I don't know whun your relationship with Clara is," Wren said, his voice tense.

need to talk in private. Could you give us

but fum.

face darkened, and the simmering anger in his chest threatened to

relationship is, I'll follow her lead. Clara, do you want me to

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