Chapter 146

John instinctively moved to pick up Clara, but before he could even bend down, Wren had already scooped her into his arms, moving with an urgency that left no room for hesitation. John quickly ran ahead to open the car door. Wren, holding Clara tightly, prepared to get into the car. Suddenly, a tentative voice called out behind them, "Wren?" Wren paused mid-motion and glanced in the direction of the voice. His dark eyes landed on Alexander's face for just a brief moment, lingering for a second before he quickly averted his gaze. Without saying a word, he decisively climbed into the car, still clutching Clara in his arms. "Drive. To the town hospital," Wren ordered in a low, steady voice as he shut the car door. "Yes, Mr. Zachman." John immediately started the car, his actions quick and practiced. The vehicle sped off, passing Alexander in a blur. Alexander stood there, watching the car disappear into the distance, his brows furrowing deeply. As he turned his gaze toward the edge