Chapter 184

"That's not what I meant, Alexander. You misunderstood," Clara quickly said. "I just feel much better now, and you've already worked hard today. You only recently recovered yourself, so you really should get some rest. "Honestly, I don't think you owe me anything. We're neighbors. You've helped me plenty of times before, so helping you was just the right thing to do. I believe anyone else would've done the same if they'd found you passed out at home." Alexander tightened his grip on the things he was holding, as if trying to suppress something. A surge of indescribable emotions rampaged through his chest, irritation rising for no reason. Clara's words just now felt like a deliberate attempt to distance herself from him. Gritting his teeth, he suppressed his frustration. "If you really see me as a friend, then listen to me." Clara looked at Alexander, sensing something off about him. Her intuition told her that if she continued to refuse, he might genuinely get upset. Alexander w