Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 92

Naomi nudged Ryan gently, breaking the silence. "What on earth are you talking about? After everything Clara's done, how can you trust her with the shares? Aren't you worried some guy will just sweet-talk her away? She's so gullible!"

Ryan wasn't exactly Clara's biggest fan either, since she'd slapped him twice. But when it came to the shares, well, wasn't Clara entitled to a slice of the pie? After all, they were all Bradford kids.

"Mom, Clara..."

Before he could finish, Quinn chimed in. "Mom, Ada, if my sister ties the knot with Nate, it's not just a double whammy of good news, it's a triple! Actually, I've got some big news of my own."

Quinn rested her hand on her belly, her face lighting up with a radiant smile. "I'm pregnant with Simon's baby."

Simon, who seemed lost in his own thoughts, was jolted back to reality by this revelation. "Quinn, what did you just say?"

as she wiped them away. "Simon, I just found out a few days ago and I wasn't sure whether to tell you. I was worried you still had feelings for my sister. I could only talk about this once I was sure you were

thrilled, but looking at all the smiling faces around

Naomi were instantly at

"Mom, now that there's a baby on the way, Simon and I can't put off the wedding any longer. Waiting until I start showing would just make us a laughingstock. But since my sister is still single, she should get married first, or those

the end of the month. Spread the word,

beamed, clutching Quinn's hand. "Aww! How could you keep such huge news

her lips. "I just didn't want to

you. You two are meant to be! Start getting ready for the wedding," she said, giving Simon a gentle nudge. "And you, stop standing there like a statue! Say something to Quinn! Also, you need

opened his mouth, yet it felt like his throat was constricted. He'd been so careful every time with