Your Love Is But a Dream

Clara’s expression grew calm and unreadable as she silently finished her meal

Each dish carried that same familiar taste from the past.

clara pursed her lips together in quiet contemplation Watching Alexander by himself with clearing the table, she found herself lost in thought without even realizing it. It wasn’t until Alexander noticed her daze that the snapped back to reality.

“What are you thinking about?” he asked, wiping his hands before pouring a glass of water for her medication

Clara parted her lips, as though about to speak, but the words caught on the tip of her tongue. After a brief hesitation, she decided not to speak

“Nothing “She forced a smile and shook her head.

Seemingly worried he might press ether, she quickly averted her gaze and looked at the window. The darkness outside was deep and endless, filling her with faint unease, “So, what are you going to do tonight? Are you heading back or… Her eyes flickered toward the bed, unsure how to continue.

It was already late, and Alexander didn’t have a car. Walking back from here would probably take a long time.

Clara was also worried about letting Alexander walk back, especially in this chilly weather.

the hospital to take care of her. What if

as she was about to speak, Alexander beat her

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you seriously worried about me? Even if something did happen, what could you do?” Alexander asked as he checkled

say she could help, but looking at her trail, sickly state, it

I’ll head back later and

grabbed his stuff and was ready to leave

troubling you. You should just go home tomorrow. There’s need to come back” Almonder stopped and

for some

she nodded firmly. Yes, we’re friends.”

distance between them in a few steps, his face darkening, “I we’re friends, then why

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