Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 123

As Clara stepped out of the hospital, she caught sight of Quinn lingering by the stairs.

"Clara, I've got a few words for you," Quinn called out.

Clara wasn't in the mood for a chat and tried to walk right past her. But then, Quinn suddenly stretched out her hand to block Clara's path. Reflexively, Clara swatted the hand away, and to her horror, Quinn went tumbling down the stairs.

Clara arched an eyebrow, still trying to wrap her head around what just happened when Ryan's voice pierced the air behind her.

"Clara!"

He limped towards them, his face as white as a sheet. "Didn't I tell you to stay out of fights with Quinn? This is serious! How could you push her? When she said you two were arguing, I thought she was exaggerating. You're so impulsive, and now Mom and Dad will be furious!"

down the stairs, trying to help Quinn, but someone else beat him to

streaming from her leg. Quinn was cradled in Colton's

Simon?" she asked, her

the stairs, a mix of frustration and the sinking realization that she'd walked right into

"My stomach hurts so much. Please,

Colton scooped her up and rushed back into the hospital. As he passed Clara,

lay low for a while. If Quinn loses this baby, you're in for a world of trouble. The Ferguson family won't let this

insisted, trying to defend

just a bit reckless, but this is a child we're talking about—a

He knew her relationship with everyone in the family had just frayed a little more. Ryan wiped his eyes and

wait for the doctor's verdict. After what felt like an eternity, Simon and