Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 174

Ryan was always a bit reckless with his spending and didn't have much saved up. Whenever he needed money, he'd usually just hit up his family. So, when he suddenly needed over two million, he had to sell his car.

Quinn sat in the living room, noticing how close the two were. Her expression darkened for a second, but she managed to keep it together. "Hey, Clara, you're here."

Clara couldn't help but admire Quinn's nerve. After orchestrating a fake miscarriage, she still acted like nothing happened.

As Clara made her way to the sofa, Quinn unexpectedly burst into tears and dropped to her knees. "Clara, I'm so sorry about the baby. I was just confused for a moment. I've been having nightmares about Simon leaving me, and it's been messing with my head. I've been in such a bad place mentally, and the meds aren't helping. That's why I did what I did. It's all on me, and I'll make it right. I can transfer the house Mom bought me last time over to you."

Clara quickly replied, "Alright."

Quinn hesitated, her fingers clenching for a second. Clara continued, "But I don't want the house. Just convert it to cash and transfer it. You've got enough in your bank account to cover that, right?"

and she started trembling slightly.

are you shaking now? You've always been in great health and super active at work. I've heard lots of folks at the top sing your praises. Never heard about

might crack, but she clearly underestimated her

glad you came back today. Let's be one big happy family again, just like old times. Don't argue with

had been quiet up until now, finally chimed in when she saw Quinn still kneeling. "Clara, it's your dad's birthday tonight. Let's not make a scene. What's done is done. I'll cover

smirked. Coming home and walking away with nearly

Ryan quickly plopped

Naomi said the past was behind

toasted Johnny, and then Ryan dragged

first popped into her own