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.

caught Clara's look and shrank

with that look? If you even think about harming her baby,

malice in Naomi's eyes

family? How could

forward, spotting Ryan

and turned away, though he awkwardly tried

and Simon are never happening. Best to just settle with Nate. Mom's already given the green light for your wedding. Once Quinn's is done, it's

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

lousy reputation. His eyes flicked to Quinn's, and he quickly looked away. "Clara, I think you've been a bit out of line lately. Maybe you

she slapped

for no reason every time! I swear, something's wrong with you! Have you lost

eyes gleamed at his words, and she 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 might do