Your Love Is But a Dream

Chapter 295

Wren couldn't bear to see Clara endure hardship in a place like this. He knew she refused to accept his gift because she didn't want any further ties with him, but he couldn't help it. He couldn't just sever all ties with her.

He hoped she could accept his gifts as she did before without hesitation. He wanted her to be happy, not like she was now.

Clara didn't expect Wren to misunderstand. She looked at him seriously and said, "I'm not lacking money. I bought the electric bike because it's convenient.

"Over the years, I've already received so much from the Zachman family. Now that you're getting married, I don't want to keep relying on your money. It wouldn't be right. If Ivy finds out, she won't be happy, either."

When Wren heard her mention Ivy, he thought she was still holding on to the things that had happened before. Thinking back to the injustices Clara had endured during that time, he nearly wanted to punch himself.

"Don't say that, Clara," he said, looking at her painfully. "You're not an outsider. You're the only-"

realized what Wren was about to say and immediately cut

"Some things just aren't right to say. I'll pretend I never heard the things you said before.

couldn't let herself entertain any thoughts she shouldn't. She would treat the things Wren said as

he returned to Phoypolis, the engagement party would go ahead as planned, followed by the wedding. Clara would continue to play the role of his sister in the years to come, offering him

barely hold himself back from

to her, looking at her with unmasked desire, as if he wanted to pull her into his

despicable!" he said sharply. "I love you. The only person I want to marry in this lifetime is you. I have my reasons for

gently took Clara's hand and placed

she couldn't help but tremble. In a

you really going to do the same to someone

matter what your reasons are, you shouldn't

manipulate someone else's feelings."