Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 741

The Ferguson Corporation project was huge, but honestly, it barely fazed her. Clara had always had a knack for handling things like this-almost like she was born for it.

By the time she wrapped everything up, the sky outside was already brightening with morning light. She got up to wash up, and after her shower, she opened the bathroom door-only to find him standing right there.

He looked like he'd slept well for once. A stubborn bit of hair stuck up at the top of his head, making him look way less serious than usual.

Clara couldn't help but smile. She turned on the tap, wet her hand, and reached over to smooth down the little tuft of hair.

It instantly fell into place with the help of a little water.

She was about to say something when he suddenly stumbled, nearly falling into her arms and ended up hugging her, tight and steady.

She froze for a moment, then instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist, worried. "Are you okay? Did your leg give out again?"

"I'm fine."

He held her close for a whole minute before finally letting go and heading into the bathroom.

Clara stood there, feeling her cheeks heat up, a little flustered. She quickly opened the bedroom door and went for a casual tone, "I'm heading to the office. You're staying in Palm Bay for now, got it? Don't even think about sneaking out. Just focus on getting better."

He was squeezing toothpaste, but at her words, he just grunted an "Mm."

much like

downstairs, grabbed a few bites of breakfast, and stopped

good amount today. Every meal-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-needs to be balanced and nutritious. He needs to recover,

Aiden, seemed totally energized, their faces practically

We'll look after Mr. Carter like

a bit embarrassed by all

she was gone, the staff got busy, everyone in a

table loaded with ten different dishes. Everything looked healthy and delicious-herbal soups, whole grains, grilled fish, fresh fruit. Even the tea

Carter was so worried before she left, sir. She kept reminding us to take care of you. You never used to listen to us about eating on time, but now you've got

playing on his lips as he stirred his porridge, saying

phone, snapped a picture of the breakfast

posted once in the past few years, and that was

photo of

he simply posted his breakfast. No caption, just

was the

man? Did you

believe his eyes when

Jackson chimed in next.

Clara make all