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.

expression flickered slightly. His grip on the railing tightened

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

the hospital bed. Her exquisite, bright face was devoid of color, with

an inexplicable ache that caught him off guard. He stepped closer to the bed and sat in the chair

was dimly lit

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 to illness, no matter how strong one’s constitution

who has fallen ill. Get some rest. This time, I’ll take care of you,” Alexander said, withdrawing his hand. His gaze softened as he looked at her, though he didn’t

respond, her brows furrowing in

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

Chapter 158

the hallway, hesitated for a moment, and

at night. The phone rang for over ten seconds

Calling so late, did something urgent happen? Ethan’s voice was

to disturb your rest. I just wanted to ask you about something.” When

of rustling fabric and footsteps. It sounded as though Ethan had stepped outside and closed a glass door behind him. After a pause, he replied, “What’s so

and he remembered that Clara still had classes tomorrow. Given her personality, she would insist on finishing her

wanted to make arrangements before tomorrow. Moreover, there was something else he needed to ask

her up when she first arrived in Longfield. At school, you seem

moment of stunned silence on the other end before Ethan’s nice turned serious.

dark night outside.

handling a conflict between two students. I was worried, so I went out to find her. As it turned

Salford okay? Are you at the town hospital? I’ll come over right now.” Ethan’s tone grew tense, clearly not expecting such

her lungs, leading to a mild infection and a high fever. She was also deprived of oxygen for too long. The doctor suggested

Ethan finally let out a small sigh

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?””

evidence, but my instincts tell me it’s not that simple. Clara isn’t the type of person to act recklessly. It’s unlikely she would just ride her bike straight into a pond

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