Chapter 157

Alexander’s expression softened. “And the other thing?

“The other thing is that I want you to find out whether her talling into the water was truly an accident after she wakes up,” Wren said,

“Ask her if she’s encountered anyone unusual or noticed anything out of the ordinary since she and here I can’t feel at ease leaving her here until I know for sure what happened.”

Wren had always known that Clara was a stubborn girl. Once she decided on something, she would see it through no matter what. Just like her feelings for him back then.

Despite his rejection and coldness, she had still loved him with the intensity at a blazing fire, relentlessly moving closer to him. It wasn’t until he completely shattered her hopes and broke her heart that she finally gave up

She had chosen to come to Longfield to work as a volunteer teacher. Until she completed her mission, she wouldn’t give up or leave either. Since she refused to leave, he had no choice but to help her in every way he could.

Alexander nodded, acknowledging the importance of clarifying the matter.

“Alright, I’ll ask her for you. But I won’t be to her. If she figures out it was you who saved her, the most I can do is stay silent.”

“As long as you take care of her and find out what I need to know, you don’t have to worry about anything else. I’ll handle the rest.”

“It better be that way,” Alexander replied indifferently.

Then he turned his gaze toward the door. “Can I go in and see her now?”

A flash of reluctance appeared in Wren’s eyes, but he eventually nodded.

“She’s still unconscious. Be quiet.”

“I know,” Alexander said, then humed and carefully opened the door, stepping into the room.

His grip on the railing tightened as he restrained himself from following

hadn’t come in after him. A trace of surprise crossed his eyes, Wren was actually willing to

his attention back to the room, Alexander’s gaze landed on Clara lying in the hospital bed. Her exquisite, bright face was devoid of color, with a faintly

felt a sharp pang in his chest, an inexplicable ache that caught him off guard. He stepped closer to the bed and sat in the

room was

As expected, it was burning hot. Falling into the water during this season would inevitably lead to illness, no matter

ill. Get some rest. This time, I’ll take care of you,” Alexander said, withdrawing his

bed didn’t respond, her brows

her furrowed brow, just as his hand hovered above her, he hesitated and withdrew it

Chapter 158

end of the hallway, hesitated for a moment, and pulled out his phone to

was already late at night. The phone rang for over ten seconds

urgent happen? Ethan’s voice was tinged with drowsiness,

rest. I just wanted to ask you about something.” When said in

end, there was the sound of rustling fabric and footsteps. It sounded as though Ethan had stepped outside and closed a glass door

that Clara still had classes tomorrow. Given her

before tomorrow. Moreover, there was something else he needed to ask Ethan regarding

the one who picked her up when she first arrived in Longfield. At school, you seem

serious. “Mr. Zachman, why are

gaze fixed on the dark

late because she was handling a conflict between two students. I was worried, so I went out to find her. As it turned out, I found her on her way back. She had fallen into a pond along the way. I

come over right now.” Ethan’s tone grew tense, clearly not expecting such an

cold water into her lungs, leading to a mild infection and a high fever. She was

that Clara was out of immediate danger, Ethan finally let out a small sigh of rebet.

to know it’s nothing too serious. But, Mr.Zachman, are you suspecting that her fall into the pond wasn’t an accident? Do you think someone deliberately targeted her?”” Ethan’s tone was neutral

isn’t the type of person to act recklessly. It’s unlikely she would just ride

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