Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 464

On one side, Clara seemed perfectly fine, but Ryan, standing next to her, looked like he'd just had a scare.

"Clara, let me grab you some clothes. Go take a shower and get rid of that gasoline smell," he suggested.

Clara nodded, heading into the villa. As she stepped into the living room, she locked eyes with Sarah.

Sarah smirked, raising an eyebrow as she scoffed, "Serves you right. Looks like you've made quite a few enemies. Everyone seems to be after you."

Ryan walked in just in time to catch the tail end of her comment. His expression darkened instantly. "Sarah."

Sarah knew how protective Ryan was over Clara right now. She gave a casual shrug, "Chill, I was just kidding. I care about my sister too, you know? Go on, take your shower. I'll lend her some of my clothes, alright?"

Ryan turned away, dialing Cole to bring over some of Clara's clothes instead. He hung up, clearly still in a foul mood.

Ryan and Sarah

biggest fan, so maybe keep your thoughts to yourself around her, especially

with humiliation, alternating between red and white. She'd become accustomed to being treated like the lady of the house, expecting everyone to cater to her whims. But Ryan's words reminded her of her past as a karaoke bar girl. Even if she ended up marrying Ryan, Clara would always come first for

resentment. Clara had to be

only in a towel. Today had already been exhausting, and the recent events only

I'll crack

to respond, a sharp pain shot through her abdomen,

not hearing an answer, knocked again, more urgently this time.

instinctively pulling her knees to her chest.

was weak, and she was

pushed the door open, concerned. "What's wrong?

her eyes shut. "It's