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.

pull away but ended

reassured her softly, "It's

breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down, realizing she had

continued to call out nervously,

in his

got carried away earlier. I shouldn't have acted up. Please

voice grew more pitiful with

of my brother, but she doesn't belong here. Aren't you worried she'll ruin the place?

lip. If Eden knew the woman she was badmouthing was

and Dylan heard. He asked

was just wondering when you are

it up, "I mean, she seems too dependent on you.

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

felt the warmth of his palm, then quickly pulled her

mind was reeling, he asked, "Are you really curious about when I'll find a

like she was interested

"No, I'm just curious."