Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

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."

she chuckled, rubbing her temple as if to ward off a headache. "Fine, if you get sick, call me. I'll make sure you

smile even audible through

Clara lay back on her bed. But she didn't even get an hour's rest before her phone buzzed again.

Ryan is still in

to check on Sarah, but he was more afraid of upsetting Clara, so

headache coming on. "How is

out of it, no

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

pondering for a few minutes, she finally said, "Let him be for now. I just

hung up, sleep was impossible. She got up and wandered into the living room, frustration