Guarded Intentions

Clara did not know why Roman would suddenly ask such a question. She thought, 'Did he know something? Is he trying to make a big deal out of this?'

Clara had always been wary of the shrewd Roman. She was afraid if she relaxed, he would push her into a trap she could never get out of.

After all, Roman had approached Clara with a motive from the beginning. It was difficult for her to think positivel