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?"

the tension in his voice betrayed

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

dating her school years, Wren had become tiercely protective of

retaliate by spreading malicious

to set strict boundaries for Clara, urging her to be cautious, especially around men. But now, here she was,

his chair, annis crossed, and

"I don't trust you. If you

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

really cared

the room was

you

stility in Alexander

When didn't budge. He glared at Alexander for a long moment

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