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?

have happened” Wren’s voice was laced with anger, and

left. If he had, what would Clara have

just a sprain. But if it had been more serious. He

for a moment. “You losow

seeing her in such a pitiful state, he suppressed his frustration. He

I can walk on my own,

held her firmly, giving her no chance to struggle. “If you want your ankle to swell even more and be unable to walk

lext day

She still had class

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

mod and water–it

carried her

he started

interrupted, “It’s already much better. I can handle it. You should

clothes were soaked again,

need anything,” he

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