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!"

but someone else beat him to

blood was pooling beneath Quinn, streaming from her leg. Quinn was

she asked, her voice

shot a venomous glare at Clara. She stood at the top of the stairs, a mix of frustration and the sinking realization that she'd walked right into

stomach, her voice quivering. "My stomach hurts so much. Please, take me

missing a beat, Colton scooped her up and rushed back into the hospital. As

beside Clara, looking completely lost. "Clara, you should probably lay low for a while. If Quinn loses

insisted, trying

just a

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

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