Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 28

Clara seemed totally unfazed by the two bickering nearby as she chatted with her real estate agent. "I'm good with just a duplex. There's no need for detached

houses or townhouses. Got any other listings?"

"Actually, yes. There's a duplex right around the corner. Are you interested in checking it out now, Ms. Clara?"

Clara nodded, trailing behind the agent.

Naomi was fuming, feeling completely ignored. "Clara, what are you even doing here today? Can you not just stir things up for a change?!"

She rushed over and grabbed Clara's wrist. "Wasn't you gonna call off the engagement yesterday? You ghosted everyone and didn't answer your phone. Now you're here acting like it's no big deal? Have you no shame?"

Clara shook her hand off, her gaze icy. "Have you said enough, Naomi?"

Naomi was taken aback by Clara's use of her first name. "What did you just call me?"

Clara offered a cool smile. "Naomi. I told you I'm cutting ties with all of you. I'm not your daughter anymore, so stop acting like my parent. You've got Quinn, and that's the only daughter you need. Sorry, but we aren't close."

face, and she'd promise to do better next time. Now, she was

at a loss until Quinn chimed in. "Mom, maybe Clara's just trying to get your attention. Maybe we should skip buying my house and get one for her. I

thought it was best to let Clara play her solo act. Clara

linked arms with Quinn. "We are

expecting to see jealousy or anger, but Clara was already several meters away with the

agent took a quick ride to

with two apartments per floor. The one she was eyeing was 1,500 square feet. Given the primo location, the price was steep at $15,000 per square foot, totaling $1.5 million, but Clara

don't need to tell you how great this area is.

it right away. The apartment was

we haggle

steadily. Even bare apartments are going for this much. This one comes fully furnished with quality

the

only two years old. The agent wasn't lying. The owner was in a hurry to sell, so haggling

she wasn't worried about the money. She had

owner was efficient, wrapped everything up in one afternoon, and even handed

found it almost unbelievable. It seemed she'd be able to move in with just a few bedding purchases by tomorrow. Her mood lifted instantly. Meanwhile,