Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 331

As Ryan drove back, he couldn't wait to call Clara. "Clara, I've got the herbal medicine," he announced eagerly.

Clara was at the villa, waiting for him. As soon as she saw him looking exhausted and travel-worn, she knew he hadn't paused for a single break. "Hand it over, and then go upstairs to shower and get some sleep," she instructed gently.

Ryan really needed the rest; his eyes were bloodshot with fatigue. "Heh, Clara, did I do well this time?" he asked, like a kid seeking approval.

It was always like this. Every time he accomplished something, he looked to Clara for praise, though she rarely gave it. Clara smiled and tousled his hair. "You did great, Ryan. You're really growing up."

Feeling that all his effort had been worth it, Ryan quickly dozed off on the couch. Clara draped a blanket over him, picked up the herbal remedy meant to help with insomnia, and headed to Palm Bay.

and let her in. Dylan wasn't home yet, and after saying hello to the housekeeper, Clara

while maneuvering his wheelchair towards the living room. Eden, who had come back with

the kitchen, and Eden's eyes flashed with anger.

better, here was Clara, stirring things up again. Eden's chest heaved with anger, and

there but carried on, presenting the remedy. "Mr. Dylan, Ryan went to great lengths to get this remedy from an old expert. It's supposed to

down to cool. But Eden, provoked, knocked it from her hands. The hot liquid spilled

you're up to. You're just trying

stepped back, standing by Dylan. "Dylan, don't fall