Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 443

Walter let out a relieved sigh and handed the phone back to the butler. Across the desk, Eden was on edge, watching him hang up so quickly.

"Grandpa, what did Dylan say?" she asked, her voice tinged with urgency.

"He doesn't like Clara," Walter replied.

Eden's fists clenched, and tears started to pool in her eyes. It's always hardest to admit your feelings when you really like someone. Walter picked up his pen to resume his calligraphy, but seeing Eden so upset, he paused, his brow furrowing slightly.

"Why are you so concerned about Dylan's love life? Maybe spend a little more time advising your mom to keep our family issues private."

Eden stood up slowly, feeling the pins and needles in her legs. She wiped her cheeks with a swift, careless motion.

"Grandpa, don't you think it's strange? Dylan, someone so extraordinary, had his legs injured back then and didn't blame Clara. Could it be that he liked her even then?"

Walter chuckled at the thought. "Are you saying that while Clara was chasing your brother all over the place, Dylan secretly had a crush on her?"

status, a secret crush seemed unlikely. Eden's tears flowed even more freely. It

deeply into her palms. Taking a deep breath, she declared, "Grandpa, I'll prove it

Walter looked at the calligraphy he had written, strong and bold. He set the pen down and turned

to be home

As Eden left the mansion, she looked up

this. I'll make sure Clara doesn't suspect you, but Sarah's

Ferguson by chance. Eden wasn't as naive as Sarah, and messing with someone from

do you need me to

a hard time

wouldn't have the energy to be around Dylan, and with the holidays coming up, Dylan would be even busier. Megan's lips curled into a

"Alright."

*

Clara headed to Ryan's villa. The place had some servants, but it felt a bit empty with Ryan away. With Christmas approaching, and Ryan's birthday on Christmas Eve, she planned

had been texting her every day, sharing notes on his studies. He was learning quickly, which was comforting for Clara. She went to the market to pick