Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 444

Clara turned to look at Sarah, her expression all serious. Sarah swallowed hard, suddenly feeling too nervous to meet Clara's eyes. It was like Clara could see straight through her. But then she thought of Megan and found her courage. "I'm going to marry Ryan soon, and he's already said he'll marry me. Isn't it normal for us to live together? And technically, I should be calling you 'sister,' right?"

The word "sister" made Clara feel sick. She couldn't be bothered to argue and just walked into the apartment complex. Sarah was left standing at the gate, fuming. "If you won't let me in, I'll just ask Ryan. He cares about me and will definitely let me in!"

Clara felt a tight knot in her stomach, which got worse when Ryan called an hour later, asking if Sarah could stay at the villa to rest. Clara had been looking forward to a quiet holiday with her brother, but now she wasn't so sure.

"Do whatever you want," she replied.

"Clara, are you mad?" Ryan asked cautiously, his voice low. "Sarah's family situation is tough. Her parents have always favored her brother and wanted to marry her off for his benefit. She has nowhere else to go."

Clara didn't want to hear it. She took a deep breath. "Do what you think is best."

"Clara, can we still have dinner together over the holidays? It's been ages since we last ate together."

Her heart ached a little. "Sure."

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finished a new book. I'll

took a deep breath and pulled out a bottle of wine, hoping for a quiet evening. But

it's my mom's birthday today, and I'm heading to the Greenard family for dinner. These are imported fruits from a business partner. I

the doorway. "I can't eat all

if you can't finish them. I'm off to the Greenard family tonight and then on a business trip. I

the elevator, answering

inside. She didn't have many friends, just Megan and Kaitlyn. She called Megan first, asking if she was home so

you figured out your holiday plans?

"I'll ask

calm, but her eyes darkened a bit. "You're really good to

was he that Clara kept him such

him; it's just

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car. He wore a sleek watch, his fingers casually resting on the steering wheel. His eyes lit up when he saw her. She tried to open the back door but found it locked. Nicholas just

which felt odd. It wasn't until they reached the Greenard family estate that Scarlette relaxed a bit,

"Dad, Mom."