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.

slightly. His grip on the

that Wren hadn’t come in after him. A trace of surprise

Clara lying in the hospital bed. Her exquisite, bright face was devoid of color, with a

an inexplicable ache that caught him off guard.

was dimly

and delicate face. Without thinking, he reached out and touched her forehead. As expected, it was burning hot. Falling into the water during this season would inevitably lead

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

bed didn’t respond, her brows furrowing in discomfort.

help but want to smooth her furrowed brow, just as his hand hovered above her,

Chapter 158

of the hallway, hesitated for a

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

Ethan’s voice

to disturb your rest. I just wanted to ask you about

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

remembered that Clara still had classes tomorrow. Given

before tomorrow. Moreover, there was something else he needed

Clara. Theard from the principal that you were the one who picked her up when she first arrived in Longfield. At school, you seem to interact with her the most. Have you noticed if she has had any conflicts

Ethan’s nice turned serious. “Mr. Zachman, why are you suddenly asking

replied, his gaze fixed on the dark night outside. His expression was shadowed and unreadable.

out to find her. As it turned out, I found her

over right now.” Ethan’s tone grew tense, clearly not

need to come right now. The doctor said Clara isn’t in critical condition. However, she inhaled cold water into her lungs, leading to a mild infection and a high fever. She was also deprived of oxygen for too long. The doctor suggested she stay under observation for two days

danger, Ethan finally let out a small sigh of

nothing too serious. But, Mr.Zachman, are you suspecting that her fall into the pond wasn’t an accident? Do you think someone deliberately

tell me it’s not that simple. Clara isn’t the type of person to

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