Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 740

Clara pushed herself up, her eyes lingering on the face in front of her-so striking it almost didn't seem real.

Dylan looked tense, lips pressed in a thin line, every muscle tight. He was nervous, she could tell.

Suddenly, Clara caved. "I'll set up a little bed next to the master bedroom. For the next month, I'll sleep there. Dylan, just... give me a bit more time. I can't right now..." Her voice trailed off.

It was just too soon. Her boyfriend hadn't been gone long, and climbing into another man's bed-no matter what had happened between them recently-felt like a betrayal. In the harsh light of day, guilt crept up and made her heart heavy.

Dylan's eyelashes fluttered, his eyes darting up to her, wide with disbelief. Shock, hope, and something softer flickered across his face. Finally, he looked away and gave a deep, quiet, "Okay."

Clara had always been the type to take action. Within minutes, she had someone bring in a new bed-five feet wide-right next to his.

Dylan's room was big enough that it didn't even feel crowded with the extra bed. He sat there, watching her organize the room, directing the staff as if she owned the place. She even had them set up a desk in the corner.

Was she planning to work here too?

Something warm and restless fluttered in Dylan's chest. He couldn't look away.

his gaze but didn't meet his eyes. "You should get some sleep,"

He was nervous, sure, but underneath it

outside, cheeks still flushed with excitement. "Ma'am, here's everything you asked for. Ferguson Corporation has five projects going right now. The biggest one is with Warren Corporation. Richard won't give us any trouble, just a few details to iron out. These are the files on the overseas execs-I marked

quietly behind her. "Can you

the excitement faded from Aiden's face. "Just

knew he was holding back, but she

his physical therapy. The doctors had to use some pretty heavy meds-most people would've lost it from the pain, but he never complained. For

chest tighten. "Was that

her. "I don't know the details, but it was definitely related to you. The boss isn't the type to let anything

something about you. Only you could make

pain and never say

word."

punch to the gut, leaving

Aiden

I'm sure he'll

get