Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 142

Colton was Quinn's ever-loyal sidekick and was always ready to believe whatever she said. Now he felt a pang of sympathy for her. "Quinn, I'll figure something out. Worst case, I'll confront Clara and make her confess, then ensure she

disappears."

Quinn's eyes lit up as she sniffled and said, "Colton, I knew you were the one who truly cared about me."

A warm feeling spread through Colton, making him smile. "If Simon ever lets you down, you know I'm here for you."

Quinn didn't give it much weight, fully aware that Simon's social standing was way above Colton's. Besides, she occasionally spotted the mysterious and

sophisticated Dylan at the Ferguson family events. If she played her cards right, maybe Dylan would fall for her.

After leaving, Simon couldn't shake an uneasy feeling. He found himself driving to the asylum where Clara was, but he couldn't bring himself to go in.

replaying the audio from the evening, growing more chilled

deep breath, he gripped the steering wheel tightly and quickly tracked down Dr.

on edge all day, waiting for any news about

could say anything, they handed him a check for three million dollars, telling him it was to

had arranged it, and he

Simon arrived, he found no one. He swung by the hospital again but

Simon began to doubt the

an expert, who soon confirmed, "Quinn's voice hasn't been altered. There are no signs of tampering. If you're still doubtful, you

tried calling Clara again, eager

phone rang, but she was in the bathroom, cleaning up.

flashing screen on her phone, saw the caller

more times,

bathroom. Her legs, hands, and arms were covered