Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 224

"Clara, you really did owe him back then, especially with what happened to his leg..."

Clara cut in quickly, "I know, I know. But in business, you can't let yourself get bogged down by personal stuff. Dad, you're too soft-hearted, keeping those few leeches in upper management."

Her words were sharp, and she regretted them the instant they left her mouth.

Johnny paused for a moment, then let out a light chuckle. "That's why your grandpa always said I'd never amount to much. If I don't make it through this time, when I meet him in the afterlife, he'll definitely give me an earful."

"Dad, don't talk like that. You're going to be just fine."

sit beside him. "Clara, you're exactly the person your grandpa hoped you'd become. All these years, I've held onto some resentment because of his passing. It's really hard to completely let it go. Seeing you so

and even though she tried her best to cover it up today, a hint of it

now? He must be a great guy. That's good. At least you're not stuck on

had a knack for spotting character. Simon

seemed pleased, a spark lighting up his eyes. "When you have the chance, bring him over to meet me.

a bit awkward, since she didn't even know what her supposed boyfriend looked like, so she switched topics. "There'll be a chance. We just started seeing each

reliable. I'm not pushing for you to marry into a big family. Just living a peaceful life is what's

neglecting Johnny's feelings recently. She'd forgotten how complex family could

sure you apologize to Dylan properly. I used to worry that with your romantic heart,

puzzled. Was