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?"

went pale, and she started trembling slightly. 'What

miscarriage were both fake, why 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 you

thought Quinn might crack, but she clearly underestimated

the money to you later. I'm really glad you came back today. Let's

she saw Quinn still kneeling. "Clara, it's your dad's birthday tonight. Let's

smirked. Coming home and walking away with

settled down, Ryan quickly plopped down next to

Naomi said the past was behind them, she still

toasted Johnny, and then Ryan

Bradford family's upstairs had rooms for the three siblings, with hers at the far end. She first popped into her own room. The setup was familiar,