Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 108

Clara could hardly believe the absurdity of it all. Would her family ever let up?

Before she could dwell on it, Johnny's voice cut through the air, heavy with accusation. "If Quinn loses this baby, it's all on you."

Clara's eyes narrowed. There was no way anything was going to happen to Quinn's baby on her watch.

She headed back to the Bradford house, and even before stepping inside, she overheard Naomi fussing over Quinn.

"Quinn, you need to eat something. Simon's on his way."

Quinn was perched on the couch, shaking her head, but when Clara walked in, there was a quick flash of something sly in her eyes. "Clara, what brings you back?"

Clara's gaze landed on Quinn's stomach. She was not yet showing, betraying nothing.

Clara's look and shrank back

were a threat. "Clara, what's with that look? If you even think about harming her baby, you'll have me to deal

and malice in Naomi's eyes

could parents treat their daughter

forward, spotting

a derisive snort and turned away, though he awkwardly

are never happening. Best to just settle with Nate. Mom's already given the green

a chair, calm and collected, before turning to Ryan. "Do you actually want

was a no-good troublemaker with a lousy reputation. His eyes flicked to Quinn's, and he quickly looked away. "Clara, I think you've been a bit out of

didn't hesitate; she slapped him right across the

cheek, fuming as he leapt up from the couch. "You hit me for no reason every time! I swear, something's wrong with you! Have you lost your mind because

snuggled closer to Naomi. "Mom, it's possible. Clara's been acting really weird. Should we take her to a doctor? I'm pregnant now and I'm scared she