Chapter 177

Wren's cold attitude made Nina's smile falter, threatening to vanish altogether. She wasn't unattractive. After all, Ryan wouldn't have fallen for her otherwise. Back in school, she had never lacked admirers either. Nina had assumed that even if this man wasn't enthusiastic toward her, he wouldn't be outright indifferent, let alone unwilling to speak. Yet his aloofness was undeniable, as if he had no interest in exchanging even a few words. A wave of frustration rose in her chest, shaking her confidence. Clenching her fists tightly, she refused to give up and decided to try again. Catching up to him in a few quick strides, she wanted to say something but paused when she saw what Wren was holding. Familiar textbooks and a lesson plan. Wasn't that… Her eyes widened in disbelief. Before she could stop herself, she blurted out, "Why do you have Ms. Salford's book?" Hearing Clara's name, Wren halted and turned slightly toward Nina. "Are you one of Clara's colleagues?" The casual i