Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 65

Clara had just woken up when she heard a lively commotion outside. She was still battling a fever and had lost a noticeable amount of weight. As she stepped out, Addison came rushing over. Her face lit up with excitement. She grabbed Clara's hand and eagerly pulled her toward the door.

"Hurry up! There are loads of farmers outside looking for you. They want to give you a banner to show their appreciation!"

Clara was caught off guard. A banner?

Addison led her to the hotel's entrance, where a bustling crowd awaited. At the front were several young folks, their faces beaming with excitement like it was Christmas morning.

Still a bit bewildered, Clara watched as bursts of confetti filled the sky.

"Clara, this is our way of saying thanks. You have to accept it; we've all signed it."

lot of our lands caught their

too. We were discussing prices just this morning. The developer's team said they

until the

something, the rumble of an approaching car engine interrupted

the crowd and out stepped Johnny. Along with Johnny, several government

all suited up, included the official who had invited Johnny to Ashford. He quickly approached Johnny, a big grin on his face. "Johnny, you got here fast. You've really raised quite

sharp in his suit, nudged Quinn. "This is my daughter. I wanted her to get

than just 'well.' Let me tell you, someone important had wanted to help North Ashford, but South Ashford was always against it. The

as she's surrounded by the attention of the government officials, her

up, "By the way, where's