Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 203

“You don’t have to keep trying. I’m not leaving.” Clara interjected, her voice tim “There’s no proof that someone was actually trying to harm me. Maybe it really

“And you’re willing to gamble on that slim chance?” Wren’s voice hardened. “Even if not for me, what about Katrina? Can’t you at least consider going back with me for her sake?

“If you don’t want to retum to Phoypolis, I can send you abroad instead. I’ve already reached out to specialists who can perform reconstructive surgery. Clara, I will find someone to fix your hand. I promise you that.

“Even if it’s just for yourself, I hope you’ll think about it for Katrina. You don’t have to decide now. But if you’re willing to come with me before I leave, we’ll go together.”

He paused, then added, “Of course, if you refuse, I won’t force you. But you have to promise me that you can’t disappear on me. If I can’t reach you, I’ll come find you myself. And next time, I won’t be this easy to negotiate with.”

Histone was unwavering, leaving no room for argument.

Clara remained silent, neither agreeing nor rejecting him outright.

She didn’t want to waste energy fighting over this. Since she had already chosen to take a step back and treat him as family, there was no need to seventies completely.

her as long as it didn’t interfere with what she wanted to do

saying anything, so I’ll take that as a

unyielding, even stubborn. There had been a time, before everything tell apart, when he could still

But now

out a bitter laugh, the unease in his heart growing stronger,

food Alexander brought was your cooking, wasn’t it?” Clara suddenly asked, “How did you convince him to lie for

level of wariness, perhaps even as a rival, he had no real

trying to deceive you. I just didn’t want you getting upset if you knew I was still here.” Clara wasn’t entirely convinced. Someone like Alexander wouldn’t have gone along with

probably involved something personal about

and Vanessa? They’re working for you, aren’t

He’s been helping me handle things in Longfield. I’ve already spoken to him, and if anything happens while you’re here,

Cara had been right all along. She had suspected something was

had later explained it away, claiming Alexander had told her, something about it still feit strange.

jobs and Vanessa had really seen Alexander that night and sew he was her filend, why hadn’t they handed her over to him? Why did they go through the trouble of taking care of her? No matter how kindhearted someone was, they wouldn’t go that far for a complete