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

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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?"

words were deliberate, but the tension

a child-smart, charming, and undeniably beautiful. As she

school years, Wren had become tiercely protective of

retaliate by spreading malicious rumors about her. It had taken Wren

cautious, especially around men. But now, here she was, seemingly nguarded around Almunder. She had allowed him into her home-her personal space and

back in his chair, annis

don't trust you. If you really care about

up. "And who are you to tell me that? As far as

really cared

tension in the room was palpable. "This is between Clara

purpwing. "Well, then, you can leave my house.

stility in Alexander

didn't budge. He glared at Alexander

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