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. "What

replying, "These criminals are extremely dangerous and good at covering their tracks. We'll do everything we can to find her, but there are

swaying lightly and nearly fainted upon hearing

"Dad, don't lose hope. The police

her worried tone, she had a hard time hiding a hint of satisfaction in her eyes, so she had to avoid

in minutes. His lips quivered before he managed to speak. "Clara's just a regular girl. How could she have gone up against those

the

them, just jotted

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

didn't miss the chance to step up, bustling