Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Clara felt the sting of the slap. Her head tilted slightly to the side, and her eyes were completely void of any light.

Quinn rushed over to Naomi, trying to calm her down. "Mom, I'm really okay. There's only a million in the account. I just worry if my sister keeps spending like she used to, we'll be left with nothing."-

Clara's throat ached fiercely as she yanked open the door of a nearby parked taxi. "Take me to..."

But her mind was a blank canvas, unable to recall any destinations. All she could do was watch through the window as the family of four slowly made their way back inside.

The taxi driver glanced at her and asked, "Are those people your family or your enemies? You didn't say a word before and just took a slap. Forget the fare. I'm not charging you. Please get out."

Tears Clara had been holding back spilled over instantly. She wanted to ask herself too if they were family or foes.

"Mom,

Simon, you should call off the engagement with her soon. You need to treat Quinn right. She's been through so much. As

don't worry. I'll take care of Quinn for the

together, he had grown tired of her antics over the years. Besides, when Clara and Quinn went out

everyone learned that Quinn had

run but didn't lift a finger to help, leaving her sister to be taken. Such behavior was despicable. After Quinn was found, Clara bullied her because she believed Quinn had stolen all the

any hint of defending Quinn, Clara would throw a fit, leading to the mess

gown, looking frail and vulnerable. A car pulled up next to

"Clara?"

young girl's voice called out. Clara looked up, recognizing the face but unable

you have another fight with Simon? You didn't even

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