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.

The mysterious man was

he really

worked; if this man was something special, he'd

onto the couch, his eyes occasionally flicking to the closed bedroom

He couldn't ignore it.

snacks from the bag. "Clara, see what your

stomach later. Her choices seemed random, as

likes or if he's allergic to anything?" Clara grabbed her phone and sent Z a picture of the snacks. "What do you want?" The response was quick, "Anything's

set aside

their exchange, Simon's hand tightened

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

chopsticks, focusing on her food. "He can do

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

deep breath, almost snapping his chopsticks, but soon

lowered his head and started