Your Love Is But a Dream (Clara and Wren)

Clara's expression grew calm and unreadable as she silently finished her meal

Each dish carried that same familiar taste from the past.

clara pursed her lips together in quiet contemplation Watching Alexander by himself with clearing the table, she found herself lost in thought without even realizing it. It wasn't until Alexander noticed her daze that the snapped back to reality.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked, wiping his hands before pouring a glass of water for her medication

Clara parted her lips, as though about to speak, but the words caught on the tip of her tongue. After a brief hesitation, she decided not to speak

"Nothing "She forced a smile and shook her head.

Seemingly worried he might press ether, she quickly averted her gaze and looked at the window. The darkness outside was deep and endless, filling her with faint unease, “So, what are you going to do tonight? Are you heading back or... Her eyes flickered toward the bed, unsure how to continue.

It was already late, and Alexander didn't have a car. Walking back from here would probably take a long time.

Clara was also worried about letting Alexander walk back, especially in this chilly weather.

After all, Alexander had only come to the hospital to take care of her. What if something happened to him on his way back late at night?

Just as she was about to speak, Alexander beat her to it.

"Don't worry about me 1 booked a room at an inn nearby. It's quite close, sonoveldrama

Hearing this, Clara let out a subtle sigh of relled.

"Still, if anything.comes up, call me."

head over in a bit."

"Are you seriously worried about me? Even if something did happen, what could you do?" Alexander asked as he checkled

Clara wanted to say she could help, but looking at her trail, sickly state, it was better if she didn't trouble him.

"I was just jolding. You should get some rest. I'll head back later and come by again tomorrow."

He grabbed his stuff and was ready to leave

"Alexandes." Clara's voice called from behind him. "I'm feeling much better now. I don't want to keep troubling you. You should just go home tomorrow. There's need to come back" Almonder stopped and turned to fare her, frowning slightly. "Clara, we're friends, right?"

Clara was startled. His expression didn't reveal much, but for some reason, she felt like he was upset

Biting her bottom lip, she nodded firmly. Yes, we're friends."

Alexander closed the distance between them in a few steps, his face darkening, "“I we're friends, then why are you calling it a burden?

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He cut her off. "I only brought you a few meals. Compared to everything you've done for me, how does this even count for anything?

"you hadn't come to find me, bright in a doctor, and taken care of me, I might've died alone in that house without anyone knowing Clara, I owe you my life. Can't I at least dondi mach for you!

Clara stared at him in shock, surprised by his sudden declaration.

1. Why was he suddenly saying he owed her a favor?

Setud only helped because it felttural to do so. Now that she was recovering the simply didn't want to impose on anyone as that was just her habit.

Had Alexander nodidestood her intentions?