Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

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.

deep breaths before reopening them to focus on Clara. Clara stiffened momentarily, then hurried to his side, her lips moving soundlessly before she finally managed to

back down, as if the effort was too much. Clara's eyes stung with tears she refused to shed, her

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

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

retreated behind Clara, quietly wiping away his tears. Observing his son's distress, Johnny felt a twinge of disappointment

Clara's voice whispered

the Ferguson Corporation was such a powerhouse that their involvement felt like

on getting better. If Quinn comes