Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 158

She had no clue that when Simon caught sight of her darting out of the café to catch up with Dylan, his expression turned as dark as a thundercloud. He watched her intently, never once tearing his gaze away.

Ryan, sitting across from Simon, noticed the intense look and broke the silence. "Simon, what's up with you?"

As Ryan spoke, he glanced over at the spot where Clara had vanished,

scratching his head in confusion. "What's going on with Clara? Why's she

suddenly buddying up to Dylan? I remember her saying she couldn't stand him. And isn't Dylan supposed to have a kid or something?"

Simon looked genuinely taken aback. "Who told you that?"

"Clara did," Ryan replied, running a hand through his hair.

Clara said that? No way. When did she say it?

used to avoid Dylan like the plague.

a calm, steady tone.

mention amnesia, but she's

to dash after her. "If she really has amnesia, we can't let her get

glimmer of hope sparked in his chest. She wasn't into him anymore because of her

hand by his side. Ryan, still anxious, pressed on. "Think of something. What if she falls for Dylan? I can't bear the thought of

thought was enough

on Simon, even though Simon was soon to be Quinn's

remember, Ryan. You don't want her to be so distant, do you?

felt a twinge of pain in his chest but tried to play it cool. "I

to defend some random

up as if stung. "I didn't realize she really had amnesia. If it were the old Clara, she'd never treat me like that. She'd cook for me and speak kindly. Even when she was mad, I could cheer her

talked, the more

come with me, and let's help her remember the Clara