Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 246

"I just happened to be out buying something, so I figured I'd stop by to check on you." Alexander cleared his throat and asked casually, "Are you feeling any better?"

"Yeah. A lot better. I should be able to get discharged tomorrow." Clara pulled out a ball of yarn and gestured toward a chair nearby. "Want to come in and sit?" Alexander stood at the door, glancing inside. He saw that she was alone. "He..." "He went out," Clara finished his sentence for him.

Alexander nodded and didn't ask further. "The weather's nice today. You've been cooped up in this hospital room for days. Want to go outside for a walk and get some sun?"

She looked out the window. Indeed, the sun was shining brightly.

The past few days had been gloomy, and Wren had been worried the wind would make her condition worse, so he hadn't let her go outside much.

She had been feeling a little stuffy.

"Sure," Clara agreed with a smile.

Alexander's expression softened slightly, and a faint smile played at the corners of his lips. "It's still a bit chilly outside. Put on something warm. I'll wait for you outside."

he turned and left the hospital room, even thoughtfully closing the door

on her pillow. Then, she grabbed a long, thick down coat,

railing. When he saw her come

said, about to

second," he

body wash drifted into her nose. She lifted her head to look at

her breath, her fingers instinctively clenching, her heartbeat picking up speed. She felt the urge to step

as he lowered his gaze and wrapped a scarf around

the soft warmth against her skin. She looked down and realized it was Alexander's black knit

flushed a deep shade of red. The scarf was still carrying the warmth from when he had just taken it

she said, not daring

reached up to remove the scarf and return it

her discomfort, he took a step back to put