Chapter 202

The room was bathed in a soft, golden glow. For a fleeting moment, it felt as if Clara and Wren had gone back to the past, to a time when there were no walls between them and when they only had each other to rely on. But deep down, they both knew. They could never go back. "I'll return to Phoypolis once you've recovered," Wren said. Clara parted her lips to speak, but he cut her off, "I know what you're about to say. Don't worry. This time, I won't lie to you. You know I still have unfinished business in Phoypolis. "I was never going to stay here forever. Sooner or later, I have to go back and deal with it. But before that, I need to see for myself that you've fully recovered. "Only then can I leave with peace of mind. Otherwise, you know me. I won't go anywhere until I know you're okay." He paused, then added, "Or if you're willing to come with me, we could leave as early as tomorrow." Wren said the last sentence with utmost seriousness. He knew she would refuse. He knew, an