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?"

face went pale, and she started trembling slightly. 'What a piece of work!

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

crack, but she clearly

looked up, already smiling. "Clara, I'll get the money to you later. I'm really glad you came back today. Let's

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 the money for Quinn and transfer it to

home and walking away with nearly a million bucks wasn't

down, Ryan quickly plopped down next to

though Naomi said the past was behind them, she still couldn't

Johnny, and

had rooms for the three siblings, with hers at the far end. She first popped into her own room.