Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 118

As Wren examined Clara’s injury, he asked about her pain. After confirming that Clara had only sprained her ankle and hadn’t damaged the bone, he sighed, relieved.

“It’s just a sprain and no bone damage,” he said:

Wren stood up and looked at her soaked appearance, his worry mixed with a hint of heartache.

His voice carried a touch of reproach as he said, “The rain was pouring and it was dangerous outside. Why didn’t you ask me for help instead of going out there by yourself? dara hadn’t expected something like this to happen. When We scolded her in his usual tone, she instinctively lowered her head like a child caught in the wrong.

But then, she reminded herself that this wasn’t the past.

“If you weren’t here, I’d still have to handle things myself.

“Didn’t you say I’m an adult now, and I shouldn’t depend on you for everything? That I need to grow and be independent?” she shot back.

Wren was taken aback by her response, almost laughing in frustration. “You’ve really grown, haven’t you? Using my own words against me.”

“I’m just stating the facts,” Clara said, meeting his gaze. “Coming here was my choice. I’ll have to deal with unexpected situations sooner or later and learn to adapt. If 1 ask for your help now, who will I turn to next time?

would have happened” Wren’s voice was

hadn’t left. If he had, what would Clara have done after injuring herself

But if it had been more serious. He couldn’t even imagine what might have

silent for a moment. “You losow that’s not

state, he suppressed his frustration. He scooped her up from

can walk on my own,

“If you want your ankle to swell

lext day

from arguing. She

carried her upstairs after she finally quieted down. He was about to take her to the bedroom when Clara stopped

covered in mod and water–it was unbearable.

a brief hesitation, Wien carried her

foot he started

handle it. You should change into dry

clothes were

wash up just call me if you need anything,” he said, carefully setting her down before closing