Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 192

The police showed up at the hospital room pretty quickly, but sadly, they didn't have any good news to share.

"Those men are on the run right now, each with at least three murders to their name. We can't figure out why they targeted Ms. Clara since there's no connection between them and her. It might be a hit job," the officer explained.

Quinn suddenly chimed in, "Maybe she just ticked off the wrong person. She's always been kind of... proud."

Noticing everyone was staring at her, she quickly clammed up, tears starting to fall again.

Naomi added, "Clara's never been one to mince words. She's always had this superior attitude, even with everyday folks. None of the family's staff liked her much. Quinn might be right; she could've just rubbed someone the wrong way."

The officers exchanged glances and sighed. "We're still looking into it. The fugitives moved fast and made it to Mexico. We can't pursue them there, so unless they come back on their own, this case might just stall."

got anxious.

before replying, "These criminals are extremely dangerous and good at covering their tracks. We'll do everything we can to find her, but there are still several victims whose bodies haven't

lightly and

shaky with emotion. "Dad, don't lose hope. The police are just preparing us

time hiding a hint of satisfaction in her eyes, so she had to avoid everyone's

just a regular girl. How could she have gone up against those ruthless criminals and made it? I shouldn't have argued with her, leaving

words made the room feel

was unsure of how to comfort them, just jotted down a few more notes

to a bed next to his still-unconscious son, his

miss the chance to step up, bustling around to manage