Chapter 414

The doctor had a point. With his mental health struggles, being alone wasn't the best idea for him. He went quiet, as if he was wrestling with his thoughts. Clara realized she couldn't push him too hard.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "Okay, if you're not up for it, I won't force you. I'll drop by more often when I can. But you have to promise me you'll take your meds when you're not feeling well. No being a tough guy about it."

He stayed silent for a moment, and just when Clara thought he'd hang up, he surprised her. "I like it when you worry about me," he said.

There was something about seeing her flustered over him that he enjoyed. The mere thought made his heart race.

Clara couldn't wrap her head around his strange quirk, and she let out a half- amused, half-exasperated laugh. "Seeing me stress gives you a thrill, huh?"

In a low, almost teasing voice, he replied, "A big thrill, Clara. I love it when you care."

as if to ward off a headache. "Fine, if you get sick, call me. I'll make sure you take your

tone brightened instantly, a smile

bed. But she didn't even get an hour's rest before her phone buzzed

hospital. Mr. Ryan is still in his room, hasn't moved

afraid of upsetting Clara, so he

a headache coming on.

out of it, no spark in his

Ryan cared about her. Back when the whole Bradford family seemed against her, Ryan might have claimed he disliked her, but his actions always told a

finally said, "Let him

She got up and wandered into

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