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 up

her

sigh of relief and sat back down, realizing she

Eden continued to

his book and

up. Please don't be mad at me. I haven't seen you in

more pitiful with each

her 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,

and biting her lip. If Eden knew the woman she was

heard.

just wondering when

up, "I mean, she seems too dependent on

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

drop. She felt the warmth

"Are you

it seem like

"No, I'm just curious."