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.

home yet, and after saying hello to the housekeeper, Clara got to work in the kitchen,

smell of herbs filled the air. He frowned slightly while maneuvering his wheelchair towards the living room. Eden, who had come back with him, waved a hand in front

from the kitchen, and Eden's eyes flashed with anger. "Clara! What are you doing

things were getting better, here was Clara, stirring things up again. Eden's chest heaved with anger, and she bit her lip hard, holding back the urge to lash out because

hadn't expected Eden to be 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 help with insomnia. Try it for a few days,

to set the bowl down to cool. But Eden, provoked, knocked it from her hands. The hot

"Serves you right! I know what you're up to. You're just trying to win

by Dylan. "Dylan, don't