NovelStartChapter 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 letknow." 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInstead, 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." Clara hadn't really noticed it before, but now, hearing him say that, she took a good look at the scarf in her hands.
It was brand new, soft to the touch like pure cashmere, with no sign of it ever being worn. The design was neutral, something anyone could wear without it looking out of place.
For a brief moment, Clara wondered if she was overthinking things.
Had Alexander always planned to give her the scarf? Had he said that just to make sure she would accept it? However, she caught herself. They had only just met. Why would he go through so much trouble for her? Still, there was something about his behavior lately that felt a bit..... off.
She shook her head, trying to push the thought away. "Alexander, I—" Before she could finish, Alexander cut her off, as though he knew exactly what she was going to say, "It's getting colder outside. You should head in, and I need to leave, too If you need anything, just call.
With that, he turned and walked toward his parking spot without giving Clara a chance to respond.
"Alexander..." Clara tried to call out to him, but he didn't look back or slow down, walking straight ahead.
When she saw him get into the car, Clara sighed and headed back to the hospital.
Neither of them noticed someone was watching them from a car parked across the street from the hospital.
Back in the the Clara neatly folded set it aside. Then, she picked up the ball of yarn she had prepared and began knitting.
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She had just started when footsteps echoed from the hallway. Soon after, there was a knock at the door.
Since Alexander had just left, it was unlikely he had cback. Clara instinctively thought it might be Wre returning, or perhaps a doctor or nurse coming to deliver O medication or check on her She responded, "Cin." The door opened.
Clara heard the steady, assured ring, definitely the footsteps entering, stride of a man.
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