Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 249

While Alexander spoke casually, a spark of anticipation was still visible in his expression.

Clara met his gaze, and despite the words of refusal lingering on her lips, she couldn't bring herself to say them. She looked down at the key in her hand, then carefully tucked it away.

Looking back at Alexander, she smiled. "Alright. I'll hold onto it for now. If you need it back, just let me know."

When she agreed, a hint of relief and warmth flashed in his eyes, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Sure."

"Well, I'd better go inside," Clara said before remembering something. "Oh, your scarf!"

She quickly reached for it to return it, but Alexander didn't take it.

Instead, he awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck, trying to act casual. "You can keep it. It's new. Don't worry. I just wore it for a little while when I got here. Hope you don't mind."

it before, but now, hearing him say that, she took a good look

it ever being worn. The design was neutral, something anyone could wear without it

a brief moment, Clara wondered

Alexander always planned to give her the scarf? Had he said that just to make sure she would accept

Why would he go through so

behavior lately that

her head, trying to push the thought

he knew exactly what she was going to say, "It's getting colder outside. You should head in,

his parking spot without giving Clara a chance

but he didn't look back

she saw him get into the car, Clara sighed and headed back

someone was watching them from

Back in the

the Clara neatly folded