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.

care of her. What if something happened to him on his way back

about to speak,

me 1 booked a room at an inn nearby. It’s

Clara let out a

if anything.comes up,

in a bit.”

me? Even if something did happen, what could

at her trail, sickly state, it was better if she

You should get some rest. I’ll head back later and come

grabbed his stuff and was ready to leave

you. You should just go home tomorrow. There’s need to

much, but for some reason, she felt like he

nodded firmly. Yes,

few steps, his face darkening, “I we’re friends, then why

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