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.

had gone upstairs, leaving Ryan and Sarah

clothes. I doubt Clara would appreciate it. She's not your biggest fan, so maybe keep your thoughts to yourself around her, especially

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

had to

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

door. "Clara, I'll crack

a sharp pain shot through her abdomen, leaving

hearing an answer, knocked again, more urgently this time.

instinctively pulling her knees

voice was weak, and she was breaking out in a

concerned. "What's wrong? Are you

her eyes shut.