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.

I'm alright, heading back now. The rain's really coming down

stone was still lodged in her knee,

confidently place your orders. Plus, this is an

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

she's not wearing

outshine many celebrities. Girl, you should consider a career in the

Ashford. I'll snag a hundred pounds; they'll have

hit,

family near South Ashford too. They're in

slow, folks. I've already ordered a hundred pounds each for my aunts, uncles, and grandmas.

that, more

rain off her cheek and smiled, "Thanks for all your

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 and didn't make a sound, slowly lifting her leg. "The tent's just ahead.

stream going all night, alternating between munching on apples

fell asleep beside Clara. When she woke up, it was already ten in the morning, and Clara's voice