Your Love Is But a Dream (Clara and Wren)

Clara glanced at Ethan in surprise, then shook her head, ber eyes welling with emotion

She had never traveled star on her own before. Although she had reassured Katrina that she could manage, being in a foreign place still made her feel uneasy. Yet, she could sense the kindness from a stranger, and it made her feel a small sense of belonging her "Thank you." Clara said softly

Erbarm smiled but remained silent.

Those who signed up for volantary teaching came from all over the country. Many felt lost and out of place when they f first arrived. There wasn't much Ethan could do, but be tried to offer what help he could

The car

toward Moonbay Village, where Clara would be teaching. Ethan had chosen a house close to Moonbay Elementary School. So, it didn't take long to wach their destinationnoveldrama

As the get out of the car, a middle-aged man stood waiting for them at the door.

"Mr Stone, you've arrived, "he greeted them as he approached.

for voluntary teaching, his gaze softened with respect. He immediately

Erluan greeted him back and briefly introduced the two. When the man heard Clara was here for volu led them inside to show the house.

itwo-story house with a fairly large front yard. A tall wisteria vine grew along a low wall, cascading over the entire surface, giving the house a peaceful,

Inside the tumutute was simple but clean and well-organized, making the space feel warm and inviting

"This house belongs to

unde and his wife. They're getting older, so my cousin tools them to live in the city. Originally, they planned to sell it, but my uncle (muide 1 liging himself to. Since it's been empty for a while, we decided to rent it out," the man explained

He pointed to the house next door and continued, "That one is also theirs. It was built for my cousin, but he's done well and bought a house in the city. He doesn't come back much. If you don't like this one, we can look at other." Clara glanced at the other house. The wall was low enough that she could easily see the yard next door. The house looked much bigger, and it seemed newer, likely

Since she would be living alone, this house seemed perfect.

a perfect. When rand sign the contract?"

The man senied at her deciseness Without hesitation, he handed her the par

pre-printed contract. After they signed and paid the deposit and rent, he handed her the

Ethan and said, "Mr. Stone, let me

Class frit a wave of seller washover her After the man left, she checked the time and realized I was already noon. She turned to E

Verta luzete You've been so helpful. I don't know how to thank you enouneli.

"Their's no-mach," Hian-replied, lalt tone becoming more serious

Clata noticed has serious exple

to discuss something with you first." attentive, "What's the matter? Please, go ahead."

Ethan began. "Eve irviewed your voluntary teaching application, and I losow formal classes don't start until February, But there's a problem. Ms. Linda Morgan, jured herself she's pargiunt, and the tall has put her at risk of a miscarriage!

Herenninned, "Ms Morgan's health is fogile, and His pregnancy is very important to her. Her family wants her to stop teaching early to focus on her health, and

After a brief pane, he added, "With the winter borak

noidlo away, Mombay Elementary does love a full time hanese teacher. Without Ms. Morgan, "The school will have fuely on local transcoming werk, and that won't help the students who are already behind. It will only make thongs worse."