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.

away but ended up hurting

her

relief and

Eden continued to call out nervously,

flipped another page in his book

quickly apologized, "I got carried away earlier. I shouldn't have acted up. Please don't be mad at me. I haven't seen you

more pitiful with

doing it because of my brother, but she doesn't

exchange, feeling awkward and biting her lip. If Eden

Dylan heard. He

was just wondering when you are going to find

that slipped out. She quickly tried to cover it up, "I mean, she seems too dependent on you. Maybe it would get

embarrassment, but Dylan

drop. She felt the

"Are you really curious about when I'll

seem like

"No, I'm just curious."

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