Chapter 155

"I want to know if this has anything to do with you." Wren's scrutinizing gaze fixed on Alexander. If the danger Clara faced wasn't something she had invited herself, then it was highly likely that the people around her had dragged her into it. Given Alexander's unique background, there was always the possibility, however slim, that he could be the cause. Even if it was a one-in-ten-thousand chance, Wren knew he had to eradicate any potential threat to Clara's life. Before leaving Larkston, he had to ensure that no similar incidents would occur while she remained here. Alexander froze for a couple of seconds before realizing that Wren suspected he had something to do with Clara falling into the water earlier that day. Perhaps Wren's hostility wasn't solely because of this. Others might not see it, but Alexander had felt Wren's animosity toward him from their very first meeting. As a man himself, how could he not understand what Wren's behavior implied? What he hadn't expected,