Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 392

"I..." His voice was soft, probably aware there were people outside. He leaned in to hug her gently. Clara pulled him into the bedroom. "We've got guests tonight. If you want to skip the socializing, just stay in here. Let me know if you want

something to eat, and I'll keep it aside for you."

He nodded, staying in the bedroom, and said, "Don't be too late."

Clara chuckled at his obedience and made her way to the living room door in the dim light.

Outside, Simon was quietly staring at the door, with Megan standing silently beside him. Both were dying to know who Clara's secret boyfriend was.

Megan broke the silence first, "Mr. Simon, have you ever met Clara's boyfriend?"

Simon's eyes darkened as he reached for the doorknob, but Clara opened the door before he could.

"Come in and take a seat," she said.

around the room. The mysterious man was nowhere in

really be that

how guys worked; if this man was something special,

his eyes occasionally

He couldn't ignore it.

bag. "Clara, see

not wanting to upset his stomach later. Her choices seemed random, as if she wasn't quite sure

not ask him what he likes or if he's allergic to anything?" Clara grabbed her phone and sent

set aside

exchange, Simon's

to really look out for your boyfriend. Some might think hiding

the chopsticks, focusing on her food. "He can do whatever he wants. It's

stung Simon a bit, given he was Clara's ex-fiancé. For

a deep breath, almost snapping his chopsticks, but soon collected

his head and started