Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 776

Mr. Sheffield stepped forward and gave Richard's shoulder a reassuring pat.

"Alright, you've already apologized to Walter-let's leave it at that. You're usually so steady. What got into you today?"

Richard didn't answer right away. He stood there for a moment, silent, then let a faint smile slip across his lips.

"As long as Dylan's okay. Walter, I was out of line today. I'll stop by and apologize in person next time."

Mr. Sheffield breathed a sigh of relief and continued chatting with Walter.

Richard wasn't really listening. He turned and headed downstairs.

After lighting some incense, he was just stepping outside when his phone buzzed. Clara's name flashed on the screen.

"Richard, have you seen Dylan?"

He rubbed his temples, feeling the start of a headache. "The old man pulled a fast one. Dylan's probably not at the house anymore."

Sheffield was ruthless-if he really wanted to hurt Dylan, he wouldn't

was rough, almost breaking. "Then where could

looked down, fished a cigarette from his pocket, and stuck it between his lips. "No idea. Maybe the Fergusons

on edge. After a few drags, he caught the sound of

"Clara... are you crying?"

back to reality. She wanted to deny

surprised to find

"I..."

told you, they'll just try to make him forget you. But with the way he is even if he does forget, the moment he sees you again, he'll fall for you all over. Don't

her heart twist painfully

Richard was saying this-it was obvious how much Dylan cared about

mouth, but the ache

leave the country. To him, nothing matters more than you.

bothering to finish it "If he does forget you, just stick close to him. I bet he'll fall for

else, leaving Clara clutching her

quickly handed her a bottle of

pale. She shook her head slowly and