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.

Simon walked in, their eyes darting around the room. The mysterious man was nowhere

he really

something special, he'd be eager for

eyes occasionally

He couldn't ignore it.

"Clara, see what your boyfriend likes and

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

phone and sent Z a picture of the snacks. "What do you

set aside

their exchange, Simon's hand tightened

air. "You seem to really look out for your boyfriend. Some might think hiding away

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

ex-fiancé. For her to call this her first relationship was like erasing

almost snapping

his head and started