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.

flickered slightly. His grip on the railing tightened

trace of surprise crossed his eyes, Wren

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

caught him off guard. He stepped closer

room was dimly

his gaze lingering on her pale and delicate face. Without thinking, he reached out and touched her forehead. As expected, it was burning hot. Falling

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 realize it himself. There was a hint of tenderness in his expression

bed didn’t respond,

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

Chapter 158

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

The phone rang for over

so late, did something urgent happen? Ethan’s

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

the other end, there was the sound of rustling fabric and footsteps. It sounded as though Ethan had

However, a thought had crossed his mind, and he remembered that Clara still had classes tomorrow. Given her personality,

tomorrow. Moreover, there was something else

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 with anyone?

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

replied, his gaze fixed on the dark night outside.

As it turned out, I found her on her way back. She had fallen into a

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

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

of immediate danger, Ethan finally let

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 but carried an undercurrent of caution,

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 without reason. There must be more to this.”

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255