Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 199

When Clara got out of the car, Quinn had already driven off. She stepped into the elevator Quinn had just used, catching a strong whiff of lingering perfume. Clearly, Quinn had gone all out with her appearance today. Was she planning to see Simon?

A quick check on the office chat showed Simon hadn't been around for days. Their wedding was just ten days away, but neither seemed in a hurry to tie the knot.

Instead of heading to her desk, Clara made a beeline for Dylan's office to give him an update. But the office was empty-where had Dylan disappeared to? She quietly moved to the nearby lounge and was about to knock when she overheard his voice.

"I've got this under control. Don't do anything rash. She doesn't hate me as much as she used to, so let's not mess it up.

"I'm at a loss, always have been with her."

Clara paused, her hand hovering in mid-air, as she listened to Dylan's tired but tender tone. Who was he talking to, and who was this "she"? The only person he seemed to care for like that was Eden. Was he finally ready to let go of Shelly, his old flame, and choose Eden?

to the sofa in the office. From

minutes later and looked a little

Dylan, I think I've figured out a way to get Calix to move out, but

papers as if the project was no

what to say next. Her hesitation was broken by the sudden burst

stunned. He rushed over and

him where it hurt. Having learned

you were okay? Why didn't you let the Bradfords know? Quinn's already getting a

from deep within. In Clara's recent memories, she'd never seen Simon

face surfacing in her mind, though

brightened, and he gently held her face. "Did you remember something? Clara, you used to look at