Chapter 218

In the hospital, Johnny was finally wheeled out, his ordeal merely a result of a stressful shock. Clara couldn't help but notice his temples speckled with grey, a clear sign of how deeply the incident had shaken him. She stood quietly by his bedside, a wave of regret washing over her.

Johnny lay there, staring blankly at the stark white ceiling for what seemed like ages before breaking the silence, "Has Quinn come back yet?"

A whole night had slipped by, and no one had gone to fetch Quinn. Naomi had cried until her eyes were swollen.

"You fainted out of nowhere; I couldn't think of anything else. Besides, the kidnapping was staged. She'll probably find her way back on her own. How are you feeling now? Is it serious?" Naomi's voice was laced with worry.

slip away at any moment. He closed his eyes, taking several deep breaths before reopening them to focus on Clara. Clara stiffened momentarily, then hurried to his side, her lips moving soundlessly

hand, intending to give her a comforting pat on the head, but let it fall back down, as if the effort was too much. Clara's eyes stung

worry about the company, Dad. I'll make sure we get that project back. The Bradford family business will pull through this rough patch." During the night of Johnny's unconsciousness, Clara had pieced together everything she knew, realizing just how critical this project was. It wasn't just about making a comeback for the Bradford family; it was a fight for survival. The company's finances were already in the red, and Johnny had been bearing the weight

even if he could. The tense quiet was suddenly disrupted when Ryan walked in, who had learned from the household staff about the previous

Clara, quietly wiping away his tears. Observing his son's distress, Johnny felt a twinge of disappointment but also relief. At least Ryan had a good heart, not one to harm others. A

his eyes again, feeling a reassuring hand squeeze his. Clara's voice whispered softly

Ferguson Corporation was such a powerhouse that their

another note of caution, "Focus on getting better. If Quinn comes back, keep her away from

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