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

a calm, steady tone. "Clara's

"What do you mean? She did mention amnesia, but she's cried wolf so many times. We all

ready to dash after her. "If she really has amnesia, we can't let her get too close to Dylan. If she remembers, she'd be crushed. You know how she is. Simon,

chest. She wasn't into him anymore because of her memory loss. If she regained her memories, she'd be back

What if she falls for Dylan? I can't bear the thought of

was enough to make him

pleaded. He was banking on Simon, even though Simon was

to be so distant, do you?

his chest but tried to play it cool.

care? But didn't you say she slapped you to defend some random

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 up, and she'd be sweet to me

talked, the more hurt he

moment. "Then come with me, and let's help her remember the Clara she used