GoodReadChapter 116 An umbrella appeared, shielding Wren from the rain. His eyelashes fluttered slightly as he slowly turned to look behind him That familiar, delicate face cinto view.
When's throatrightened, and his voice cout hoarse as he said, "Clara_ clara looked at him, all drenched and utterly miserable. She tied the umbrella toward him, her fingers tightening around the handle.
"Why are you still here? Her face was backdit by the dim light, making it hard to read her emotions Wren's gaze dimmed, and he turned away, staring out into the pitch-black wildemess, his entire posture radiating desolation and loneliness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtClara's prp on the umbrella tightened. Seeing him like this stirred something deep within her.
In her mind, Wren had always been strong. She'd seen his gentleness, attentiveness, and rebellious streak, but rarely had she witnessed him vulnerable like this. She couldn't quite put into words what she felt when she found him curled up there Especially when he looked at her-be looked like a stray dog, lost and homeless.
The rain lashed against his face, his clothes soaked through, and his expression wasn't just forlorn. It held a quiet hope, as if he were waiting for something from her. Before she even realized it, the umbrella in her hand had tilted toward him.
"Why are you out here? Wren stood up from the ground and gently adjusted the umbrella He frowned when he noticed her thin, knit sweater "It's cold You should go back inside and rest dara reminded herself not to soften, but when his fingers brushed against hers, the cold serped deep into her bones. Even his face had lost scolor from the chill She wondered if she let him out there, would Wren freeze to death? "The temperature drops really low at night. If you don't want to freeze or get sick, you should contact someone and find a place to stay.
A faint look of helplessness and grievance flashed in Wren's eyes. He pulled out his phone and showed it to her. "It's out of battery. I can't reach anyone." Clara paused, noticing his phone had turned off. She instinctively frowned and glanced back out into the dark night A low rumble of thunder echoed in the distance, and lightning occasionally flashed across the sky. The rain didn't look like it would stop anytsoon.
Cara turned her gaze back to Wren. "This is the last time. I'll let you cinside to rest for the night. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to the town to catch a ride.
Wren had raised her for 15 years, a kindness she could never repay. She couldn't just watch him sutter out in the rain and do nothing.
she didn't want to owe him more or live with the guilt "Alright. A flicker of emotion passed through Wren's eyes as he nodded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhen he agreed, Clara turned to walk inside. "Cin " When immediately grabbed his case and followed her
Standing in the living room, Clara finally took a good look at him. His lips were pale from the cold, and his whole body felt frozen to the core. NO His Clothes were completely soaked.
Clara was concerned that Wren might get akk after recalling Alexander's high fever from a few days ago, which would only complicate things further. She hurriedly said, "There's hot water upstairs. Go take a shower and change into dry clothes. I'll make ssoup.
Hearing the concern in her voice, Wren's eyes softened with a faint smile.
He unconsciously stepped closer to her, about to say something, but Clara didn't give him the chance. She turned and walked toward the M kitchen seeing her deliberately avoid him, Wren swallowed the words he was about to say. He took his suitcase upstairs after one last glance at her. Soon, the sound of water running from the bathroom filled the air.
In the kitchen, Clara took out sing tomatoes, planning to make tomato soup to warm him up, hoping he wouldn't fall ill during his stay,
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