Chapter 247

Noticing Alexander's movements, the nurse followed his gaze and finally realized that Clara was also there.

The nurse immediately smiled and greeted her, "Ms. Salford."

Seeing that Clara looked much better than she had a few days ago, the nurse could not help but feel happy for her. "You are looking much better today. Are you still feeling unwell in any way?"

Hearing her name, Clara snapped out of her thoughts and returned a smile. "Thank you for taking care of me these past few days. I feel much better now." The nurse nodded, glancing between her and Alexander with a teasing look.

"That is good to hear. You have no idea how worried your friend has been about you. He has been coming to the hospital every day, but he was always afraid of disturbing your rest.

"So, he would only stand downstairs, ask us about your condition, and leave once he was sure you were doing alright. I thought he was not planning to come up to see you today, either."

The nurse then noticed Clara's change of shoes. "Are you two heading out?"

Clara nodded. "The weather is nice today. We are planning to take a walk nearby."

Just be careful since you have only just started recovering. Avoid

will keep that

work," the nurse said her goodbyes, gave Alexander a quick nod, and walked

leave, then clasped her hands behind her back and stepped closer to Alexander with a

her sentence, Alexander's face visibly flushed. When he saw Clara's

fist to his lips, giving a small cough as if to cover his emotions. "Don't get the wrong idea. You are the only person I know here and the only friend I have. If something happened to you,

to cook. That makes you my half- teacher. I cannot

if talking to himself. "What if you

Clara did not catch

flicker of frustration flashed through Alexander's eyes before he quickly

up. "Nothing. Just reminding you not

chose not to dwell on it. "Don't worry. I won't

asking, "I never asked before, but why are you here alone? You are not from this town, are

in an intentionally casual tone. "Nothing much. I have spent my whole life surrounded by the noise of

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

Comments ()

0/255