Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 232

Chapter 232

After dropping Dylan off, Clara headed back home and quickly texted Z.

"Hey, I'm going shopping tomorrow. Want me to pick up some couple stuff? Like mugs or toothbrushes?"

The reply was instant, like he was holding his phone, waiting.

"Sure thing."

Maybe he thought he sounded too blunt because another message followed soon after.

"I'm really happy about that."

Clara smiled to herself. Just as she settled into bed, her phone rang. It was Calix.

Hugh had been moved to a bigger hospital that morning, but his condition hadn't changed.

"Clara, June's still waiting on you."

Clara had been trying to get updates about the prison situation for the past few days, but the Bradfords were strictly a business family with no reach into such matters.

She couldn't go to Scarlette again, since Scarlette's ties with the Greenards were complicated.

And Dylan was in the middle of her own redemption, not in a position to owe anyone more favors.

After mulling it over, she realized Simon was her only shot.

Simon had been lying low lately.

She called him right away, and his voice sounded rough, like he'd been through the wringer.

Clara didn't pry. "Do you have any pull at Twin Rivers Prison? I need to bring someone for a visit."

from laying down for hours. Clara

in is a breeze with the

and

Simon's car rolled up right on time

got in, she noticed his

"What's up with you?"

were pale. "I... never mind, you'll see

his drama and nodded offhandedly.

Prison, June was

almost dropped

"Let's go in. Your

her tears and adjusted

mentioned being hungry

room, June anxiously twisting the fabric of her dress, eyes red, eager to

now, faced with the reunion, she was at a

her, Clara felt a tug at

the wall, beads of sweat dotting his forehead.

Simon kept quiet,

ten minutes, the door swung

for

she shakily stood. "Me, I am... where is

regret. "I'm sorry to say, South Ashford passed away half

no, I need to see him. Let me see

"He truly passed. We're here to have you claim the body.

hurried to support

expected June to faint, but instead, she closed her eyes tight, tears streaming down her

me

and sadness on the

arrival, Clara helped June

hitting her head on

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