Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 186

Clara finally got why Johnny always looked at her with such pain and

disappointment. It turned out her grandfather had literally been upset to death by her antics. But if he managed to speak to her before passing, he probably didn't hold a grudge and was just disappointed.

Even if Clara couldn't remember, she gave herself a swift slap, leaving her cheek flushed and Ryan jumping back in shock.

"Clara, what are you doing?" Ryan exclaimed, eyes wide.

Clara shook her head, trying to calm herself as she continued up the hill. "Come on, let's go see Grandpa."

Ryan was on edge, afraid to say anything that might upset her more. He wish he hadn't brought her here in the first place.

minutes, they finally stood before their grandfather's grave. Clara was hit with a wave of

waited silently,

there, she finally stepped forward. The black-and- white photo on the tombstone was gentle

clutching the tombstone for support until she could read the inscription. Fresh

face went pale, and her head throbbed with pain. She wanted to kneel, but as soon as her knees touched the ground,

let's just head back. I can tell you're not

Ryan knew Quinn had been right. This place did jog Clara's memory. He inhaled deeply,

before committing her grandfather's face to memory. She gave a bitter

she have really done such foolish

knew how headstrong Clara had been back