Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 121

He was always so concerned about keeping up appearances, and lately, because of his mom's situation, he couldn't go anywhere without feeling the sting of curious eyes. And now, thanks to Clara, he found himself standing on the top floor, enduring everyone's judgment. It was all Clara's fault. Clara had never treated him this coldly before. It felt like someone was squeezing his heart with an iron grip. The pain was so intense it drained the color from his face.

Still, Clara's expression was calm, almost like he was making a big deal out of nothing. He rubbed his cheek where it hurt, his voice coming out raspy. "Promise me! Swear it wasn't a guy who did this!"

Clara was almost amused by his frustration but didn't want to turn it into a scene, so she casually raised her hand. "I swear, it really was just a mosquito bite."

Simon's irritation eased a bit. He had a lot to say, but all he could see was impatience in her eyes.

just because you're fooling around

with heat, ready to argue. His first time with Quinn only happened because they were both drunk. But that excuse fell flat because after

turned on his

was the day Simon and Quinn would just tie the knot already! As she was about to exhale a sigh of relief, someone nearby asked, "Why are you

staying. As she pulled up, she spotted Colton outside. He was smoking, and when he noticed her, a flicker of disdain flashed in his eyes. Clara figured Quinn

in, she overheard Quinn's voice. "Ryan, Colton didn't mean

lost it and crashed into him. If he hadn't been quick on his feet, he might've ended up in the ER. Colton was Simon's buddy,

for you? You've been here