Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 828

Clara got back to her place just as the rain started coming down hard. There was

a big, uneven boulder at the entrance—perfect for keeping dry. She scooted

further inside, the rainforest's sticky dampness clinging to her clothes. Outside,

raindrops hammered the leaves, making a steady, almost soothing racket.

She and Dylan had barely settled in when the others showed up.

Vivian came bursting in, dramatic as ever. “Ugh, where did this downpour come

from? Quick, someone get a fire going—I need to dry off!”

The shelter was big enough for everyone, and Clara’s fire was right in the center.

Vivian, oblivious as usual, started ordering people to build another fire right next to

hers.

Kay spoke up, not even trying to hide her annoyance. “Can you move over a bit?”

Vivian shot a glance at Dylan, her attitude switching to fake-shy in an instant. “No,

to

was already regretting her decision to stick

people she had zero patience for. She sighed

as her pillow, eyes closed.

couple meters away, and

at how close they were. Vivian couldn’t

to be Louella’s fiancé? Getting all snuggly with

in public—aren’t you worried? Louella’s got a serious jealous streak.

better be careful.”

a big deal,

ever made her unhappy, your life was basically

and just rolled over, getting even more

lap. She reached up and playfully

back

smirked. “Who’s Louella? Never heard of

“Come on, Dylan’s famous in North America! He

special interview on TV. Don’t pretend we don’t know

thought back to those two years Dylan spent

himself to

lowered her eyes and let her hand fall away from his chin, her

anyone’s fiancé. He’s my

again, like the conversation

looked like she’d just been struck by lightning.