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.

tried to pull away but ended

her

breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down,

continued to call out nervously,

flipped another page in his book and replied, "What's

acted up. Please don't be mad

more pitiful with

to Palm Bay. I know you're doing it because of my brother, but she doesn't belong here. Aren't you worried she'll ruin the place? Dylan, please don't be angry. I

to the whole exchange, feeling awkward and biting her lip. If Eden knew the woman she was badmouthing was right there with Dylan, she'd

heard. He asked softly, "What's

wondering when you are going

stray thought that slipped out. She quickly tried to cover it up, "I mean,

in embarrassment, but Dylan caught her wrist. "You have a

She felt the warmth of his

"Are you really

seem like she was

"No, I'm just curious."