Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 143

Dylan lay on the bed, flipping through a book, while Clara was too restless to sleep. Her discomfort was keeping her awake. Noticing him lost in his reading, she moved over to the edge of the bed.

"Mr. Dylan, I noticed you're struggling a bit more with walking lately. Would you like me to give your legs a massage?"

"Sure."

Clara was eager to be helpful, and seeing him agree, she quickly moved closer. Just as her hands touched his leg, a voice called out from outside.

"Dylan, are you awake?"

It was Eden's voice.

Clara froze, quickly pulling her hand back, and anxiously stood up, looking for somewhere to hide.

Eden was fiercely protective of Dylan. If she found Clara alone with him, she might just explode!

Clara had learned from the housekeeper at Palm Bay that Eden had a close relationship with Dylan and was one of the few women who could come and go as she pleased.

Before Clara could fully stand, Dylan gently held her wrist.

to pull away but

reassured her softly, "It's

sigh of relief and sat back

to call

his book and replied,

have acted up. Please don't be mad at me. I

voice grew more pitiful with each

knows that Clara is trouble. I can't believe you brought her to Palm Bay. I know you're doing it because of my brother, but she doesn't belong

feeling awkward and biting her lip. If Eden

and Dylan heard. He asked softly, "What's

lowered her head. "I was just wondering when

stray thought that slipped out. She quickly tried to cover it up, "I mean, she seems too dependent on

fingers scratched at her neck in embarrassment, but Dylan caught her wrist. "You have a

okay," she stammered, letting her hand drop. She felt the warmth of his palm, then quickly pulled her hand

mind was reeling, he asked, "Are you really curious about when

like she was

"No, I'm just curious."