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."

Why did it sound so much like a husband

only made her more self-conscious. She hurried downstairs, grabbed a few bites of breakfast, and stopped

sure he eats a good amount today. Every meal-breakfast, lunch, and dinner-needs to be balanced and nutritious. He needs to recover, so don't let him slack

Aiden, seemed totally energized,

ma'am! We'll look after Mr. Carter like he's

a bit embarrassed by all the excitement, and

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 was meant to

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 someone who'll

smile playing on his

a picture of the breakfast spread, and posted it on

only ever posted once in the past few years, and that was the

photo of their marriage

he simply posted his breakfast. No caption, just a single

was the first to

okay, man? Did you hit your

believe his eyes when he saw

Jackson chimed in next.

Clara