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."

In her eyes, Mr. Sheffield was ruthless-if he really wanted to hurt Dylan,

breaking. "Then where could

and stuck it between his

truly on edge. After a few drags, he caught the sound of soft sniffling on the other end

"Clara... are you crying?"

reality. She wanted to

surprised to find real

"I..."

case, like 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

heart twist

Richard was saying this-it was obvious how much Dylan cared about her. Richard had seen it all

but the ache in

To him, nothing

not bothering to finish it "If he does forget you, just stick close to him. I bet he'll

hung up before she could say anything else, leaving Clara clutching her phone,

to her, shot her a worried look and quickly handed her a bottle of water. "Sis, does it hurt?

pale. She shook her head