Chapter 152

John was taken aback. “Mr. Zachman, y

, you’re not planning to let Ms. Salford know that you’re the one who saved her?

“She doesn’t want me to stay in Longfield. If she finds out I haven’t left, it’ll upsether, It’s better to let her think I’m already gone,” Wren replied, glancing back at Clara.

John frowned, puzzled “Mr. Zachman, forgive me for speaking out of turn, but how can there belasting grudges within a family? I don’t know what happened between you and Ms. Salford, but I can tell you care about her a lot. You risked your life for her. I believe if Ms. Salford knew that, she wouldn’t stay mad at you.

“Besides, I think she still cares about you deep down. She may have said she wanted to kick you out, but that night, when it was pouring rain, didn’t she let you come inside, worried you had nowhere to stay?

“To me, Ms. Salford seems like someone who’s sharp–tongued but soft–hearted. If there’s any misunderstanding or distance between you two, why not use this opportunity to resolve it? I’m sure if Ms. Salford knew everything you’ve done for her, she’d be moved and wouldn’thold a grudge anymore!!

Wren’s gaze darkened. If Cara knew everything he had done, she would undoubtedly forgive him. But forgiveness wasn’t what he wanted.

to love him again, just as she had before. He didn’t want their relationship to regress to something as simple and distant as

down, Wren understood better than anyone that even after everything, Clara didn’t hate him. She had simply withdrawn, refusing

wasn’t something he could change with actions or how much he sacrificed.

if you find anything from the investigation,” Wren said

better than

keep watch over Ms. Salford tonight if you’d like. You

need. You can head home

He gestured for John

door was the nurse, holding a hairdryer and a towel John gave a small nod and left

from the nurse, thanking her. After a brief pause, he gently closed the door

there something

you to tell her that it was the man from earlier who happened to pass by and saved her. Don’t

already arranged for someone to watch over her tomorrow,” be added.

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