Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

The Bradford family was gathered, basking in the warmth and joy as they tossed around ideas for the wedding venue. Naomi held Quinn's hand, her eyes glistening with emotion.

"You have been through the wringer, but you've finally found her happiness. You two better hold onto it tight and not let any jealous busybodies mess it up."

Quinn gave a gentle smile. "Mom, Simon and I will be happy."

Ryan chipped in, "If Clara had let go sooner, you two could have been together ages ago."

Simon kept glancing at the clock on the wall-it was already seven, and still, the door stayed quiet. He turned to the butler nearby. "Has Clara shown up?"

"No, Mr. Simon, she hasn't been seen."

Simon let out an annoyed huff, crossing his arms with a look of displeasure. "She's pulling the same stunt again, isn't she? I knew it."

Everyone's initial joy turned cold, shifting to disdain.

Naomi's chest heaved with anger as she pulled out her phone to call Clara. When she got no answer, she sighed in frustration, "Sometimes, I wish I hadn't given birth to her!"

Quinn quickly handed her a glass of water. "Mom, don't be upset. She might just be caught in traffic. Let's give it another hour."

same story. She claims to end the engagement but never shows up. I thought

Quinn couldn't hide her satisfaction. She had faith in Colton's knack for stirring up chaos; once he got going, consequences be damned. Clara would be left humiliated, and she had

face darkening. "My time's too precious for this. I'm out of here. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford, I'll

as Quinn hurried to see him out.

handed her a card loaded with a million dollars. "Quinn, here's a little something to make up for tonight. Use it for something nice, and let's

your ground more,

*

it was already ten at night. She sighed, pulling herself out of bed. The room was empty. This must have been a suite Dylan set up for her. Feeling clammy,

at the door. She opened it to find a

you're awake. Would you like

she ate a little and

phone, she saw a slew of missed calls-from Naomi, Simon,

knew you

expression stayed calm as she

lucky next

guessed it was Colton. Her face darkened; she promised herself Colton wouldn't get

from the unknown number came

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255