Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 392

"I..." His voice was soft, probably aware there were people outside. He leaned in to hug her gently. Clara pulled him into the bedroom. "We've got guests tonight. If you want to skip the socializing, just stay in here. Let me know if you want something to eat, and I'll keep it aside for you."

He nodded, staying in the bedroom, and said, "Don't be too late."

Clara chuckled at his obedience and made her way to the living room door in the dim light.

Outside, Simon was quietly staring at the door, with Megan standing silently beside him. Both were dying to know who Clara's secret boyfriend was.

Megan broke the silence first, "Mr. Simon, have you ever met Clara's boyfriend?"

Simon's eyes darkened as he reached for the doorknob, but Clara opened the door before he could.

"Come in and take a seat," she said.

Megan and Simon walked in, their eyes darting around the room. The mysterious man was nowhere in sight—was he really hiding out in the bedroom?

Could he really be that shy?

Simon knew how guys worked; if this man was something special, he'd be eager for Clara to introduce him to everyone.

He settled onto the couch, his eyes occasionally flicking to the closed bedroom door.

He couldn't ignore it.

Megan acted casual, unpacking all the snacks from the bag. "Clara, see what your boyfriend likes and save some for him."

Clara picked out the milder snacks, not wanting to upset his stomach later. Her choices seemed random, as if she wasn't quite sure what he liked.

Megan suggested, "Why not ask him what he likes or if he's allergic to anything?"

Clara grabbed her phone and sent Z a picture of the snacks. "What do you want?"