Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 482

Jeffree's lips quivered, her eyes glistening with tears she wouldn't let fall, and her voice shook with emotion. "You got my boyfriend exiled because of Richard; you ruined his life. I never thought the number belonged to you. This was your plan all along! Clara, I can't stand you!"

Her gaze was fierce and full of hatred, but the knife in Clara's hand made her back away, fear overtaking her anger. Clara knelt down, meeting her eyes. "Have you really not contacted Eden?"

Jeffree's expression changed. Of course, she had been in touch with Eden. Clara wanted to question her further, but out of the corner of her eye, she noticed someone emerging from the small cottage. It was Z.

Quickly, Clara stood, tossing the knife back into the car, and told Eli, "Keep an eye on her. I need to talk to Z." Eli had spotted the man too, standing a few yards away, and felt a chill run through him as he clenched his fists.

Clara made her way to Z, but he went inside the house first. She followed him in, asking, "Did I scare you?"

Could he have seen her threatening Jeffree with the knife? His voice was calm, with a hint of worry. "Clara, I didn't see anything. I'm just a bit on edge."

"Why?"

"Feels like someone's been coming around my place lately."

anyone would bother him. The place looked so rundown, not even

hug, sounding exhausted. "I keep feeling like there's someone in my house, but when you're here, it all

a wave of unease washing over her. Was his condition getting worse? "Z, have you

air stopped moving. "My condition's not serious; it's almost better. But he... he always wants

resting quietly in her lap. "It's okay, Clara,

bracelet on his wrist, her heart softening.

he finally spoke, his voice rough "If you care

yet Z knew. Even Clara, who

started to get suspicious. "Are you spying

How did Z know? "When I called, I heard

explained it. Spending

alone must've

to little sounds. Just as

voice rang out from