Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 86

Alexander raised an eyebrows, letting out a shout laugh. "Are you interrogating me? Why would I feel the need to answer you?-

When leaned forward, histone measured but tim. "It's not an interrogation. I'm just worried about clara. As someone who's been her guardian since she was a child, I need to know who's around her. It's only then that Lean have peace of mind." He could have someone investigate Alexander's background, but gathering information would take time in a place as remote as this. A direct conversation seemed

moperit

Alexander caught the scrutinizing look in Wren's eyes and smiled to himself. The irony wasn't lost on him. When he first met Clara, he'd been the one suspicious at her motives, percing her as someone trying to get close to him for personal pain. Now, the roles were revised, and Wren was sitting across from him, questioning his intentions,

You think I deliberately approached her with some ulterior motive?" Alexander asked, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

When straightened his posture, adopting a calm tone that carried a quiet authority. "You've got it wrong. I just want to understand why Clara suddenly decided to come all the way out here for voluntary teaching

And I'd like to know what your relationship with her is. Why is she so comfortable with you?"

deliberate, but the tension in his voice betrayed

a magnet for attention, even as a child-smart, charming, and undeniably beautiful.

dent dating her school years, Wren

rejected a classmate's advances, only for the boy to retaliate by spreading malicious rumors about her. It had taken Wren stepping silence the rumors and clean up the

urging her to be cautious, especially around men. But now, here she was, seemingly nguarded

back in his chair, annis

leaned forward, his tone dropping. "I don't trust you. If you really care about Clara's well-being, you'll back off. For her

stood up. "And who are you to tell me that? As far as I can tell, Clara doesn't want you here. If you

really cared

the room was palpable. "This is between

you can leave

stility in Alexander

clear, but When didn't budge. He glared at Alexander for a long moment before finally taking

said, his voice low and full of waming. "Whatever you're