MainNovelChapter 380
What happened next was almost inevitable; she'd definitely been neglecting him lately. Afterward, she
instinctively reached for the drawer beside her bed to grab spills. He noticed and asked, "What are you
taking?"
His hand lingered gently on her waist.
To Clara, Z was just an ordinary bartender. She hadn't really gotten a good look at
his face-probably average-but his physique was surprisingly impressive.
"Birth control pills," she replied.
His grip tightened slightly. "You don't want to get pregnant?"
Clara had already swallowed the pill. "Not right now."
"You shouldn't take those," he said with concern. "I've heard they can be bad for your health. Maybe | could take
something instead?"
Clara was caught off guard, surprised by his thoughtfulness.
There were actually male contraceptives available now, and she smiled a little as she nestled back into his arms.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe knew she wasn't ready to think about kids anytsoon-at least not in the next five years.
She yawned, exhausted from the late night, and was just about to drift off when he asked, "Do you not like kids?"
"It's not that,” she answered. "It's just that the next few years are going to be crazy with work. I'll be meeting
clients all the time, and it's just not the right tfor a baby."
She turned over, pressing her back against his chest. As he spoke, his chin rested softly on the top of her head,
their closeness comforting.
"Sleep," he murmured, planting a gentle kiss in her hair.
Clara had already secured sbig deals-one with Kaitlyn, another with Jackson. These were enough to keep
the Bradford family going for the next two years. All she needed was to find the right direction for the family and
ensure Justin reached his full potential under her wing.
She felt confident about the future.
Meanwhile, Ryan spent the night memorizing yet another book. The pain occasionally shooting through his body
was unbearable. In his agony, he scratched at his skin, desperate for relief.
Earlier, Sarah had brought over swine, suggesting he try it if things got too rough. Ryan, though he'd been
quite the rogue in his youth, rarely touched such strong liquor. But now, he was willing to try anything.
He took a deep breath and gulped down half the bottle.
Sarah watched him, a cold smile touching her lips, then called Megan.
"Megan, should we go ahead tonight?"
Megan's brow furrowed. "Didn't | tell you not to call unless it's urgent? Decide for yourself when to act. If you
think it'll work, go for it. Ryan's much easier to manage than his sister. Be there for him during this tough time,
and he'll value you forever."
Sarah didn't like Megan's patronizing tone, but she couldn't deny the woman's savvy.
After hanging up, she slowly sat next to Ryan. Ryan was new to romantic entanglements, so when Sarah touched
him, he froze.
Sarah was indeed beautiful; otherwise, Clara wouldn't have chosen her as a stand-in. She'd sent away everyone
stationed outside and leaned in to kiss him.
Before Ryan even realized what was happening, it had all unfolded.
The next morning, he woke up, his head pounding, and immediately noticed someone else in his bed. Startled,
he almost fell off.
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