Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 40

"No worries, you two keep sorting through those addresses."

A few hours earlier, even the driver got roped into the task. Addison had to stick around.

Armed with a flashlight, Clara continued answering questions from her online audience.

"It's pitch dark out here since we're up in the mountains, quite a trek from the nearest town. I won't be heading back tonight; I'm planning on live-streaming all night. With this heavy rain, the harvest window is shrinking. The apples can't wait, so thank you all for your orders. The farmers will be packing and shipping them out tomorrow."

The rain pounded down relentlessly, and folks in the live chat were worried about her safety, urging her not to wander too far.

Clara had been walking for half an hour, her voice calm and steady. "The orchard's massive, and the weather's not great, so I won't go any further."

Just after she said that, she tripped and took a tumble, dropping her phone. Her knee got scraped, and her palms were cut by the sharp stones, sending a jolt of pain through her.

But she brushed it off, quickly picking up her phone and giving it a quick wipe. Thankfully, the phone was fine, and viewers were urging her to head back.

just took a spill there. I'm alright, heading back

knee, causing her to limp, but her tone

confidently place your orders. Plus,

raincoat was torn from the fall, and her hair was soaked, yet she still looked stunning on camera. The

she's not wearing any makeup? She's

celebrities. Girl, you should consider a career in the limelight. You'd probably earn more

getting those apples! I've got relatives near South Ashford. I'll snag a hundred pounds; they'll have apples for

that comment hit,

near South Ashford too.

my aunts, uncles, and grandmas. Money's no issue. I just enjoy chatting

more orders came

wiped the rain off her cheek and smiled, "Thanks for all

she finished speaking, she tripped again. This time, the stone in her knee dug in deeper, making her face go pale. But she bit her lip

kept the live stream going all night, alternating between munching on

Clara. When she woke up, it was already ten in the morning,