Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 458

As they quietly walked down the snowy path, he followed her like a loyal shadow. Despite the chill in the air, Clara's mind drifted back to that day in the ditch. Two small figures, huddled together, surviving countless nights. She never imagined she'd grow up to find herself surrounded by snow again, admiring cherry blossoms under the stars.

Her heart softened, and she couldn't help but ask, "Are you in pain?"

In the darkness, he smiled slightly. "Are you worried about me?"

Clara realized he always seemed to be looking for proof that she cared, that she loved him. She swallowed hard, reaching out to tug on his sleeve, reminded that these cherry blossoms were meant for Dylan. A wave of guilt washed over her, much like a husband caught in the act by his returning wife.

Quietly, she entwined her fingers with his. "I'll come over later and help with your bandages."

"Okay."

"I'll bring you something delicious tomorrow."

"Okay."

have dinner with me on New Year's

stopped walking, his tone light. "Did you

her blush. "You're my boyfriend. Of course, I want to treat you well. Would you really

gently tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear, leaning in closer. "Will you let me have

that meant, and he had

lip, feeling like life was full of one pitfall after

grip on his hand tightened as he suddenly said, "Clara,

through her. She couldn't understand what made him so happy.

breath, she said, "New Year's Eve is my brother's birthday. If you're up for it, would you

steps faltered

just her imagination, or did the

cherry blossom branch he held. Clara thought he might refuse. Was he

voice was rough, and he picked up his