Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 672

Chapter 672

The next morning, a whole crew of workers showed up on the rooftop, hauling up

heavy crates packed with sparkling gemstones.

Clara couldn't believe something she'd mentioned offhand had gotten so many

people moving.

Right then, she was in the garden, picking fresh flowers and weaving them into a

crown for Charles.

Once again, Charles was putty in her hands. Around her, he couldn't stop smiling;

it was almost embarrassing how easily she could make him happy.

"Oh, come on, what am I supposed to do with a flower crown? I'm a guy," he

complained—though his hands said otherwise as he slipped it right onto his head.

Clara laughed, gently straightening the crown. "You look best with it, Charlie."

He raised an eyebrow, grinning with pride. Suddenly, he wanted to make one for

her, too.

But his hands, so steady when it came to rough things, were totally useless with

something this delicate. After half an hour, he still couldn't get it right. Sweat was

running down his forehead as he struggled, just as the doctor came rushing in,

looking panicked.

"Dylan's here!"

The half-finished crown dropped from Charles's hands. His smile disappeared in

an instant.

with him. They're both at

not here for a chat. The three days

You promised to hand Ms. Clara over. Finish the job for your brother,

to

wearing Clara's crown, but his mood

just beneath the

up the fallen crown

just wanted to get rid

way.

front of him, looking into his face.

can't make the crown? I can teach you if you

the doctor handed him a phone. "Young

your brother."

look. He knew the doctor had told his

everything.

just sighed, helpless. They were so close to the

things fall apart now.

up

came

and businesslike. "Charlie, don't

you promised.

your way

you made a deal.

see her, you can

later."

pressed his lips tight,

must have sensed

his tone

"Didn't you say you

Country Z

see if he'll make an

do anything stupid,

doubted

of. If he really

and Dylan would

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