Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 329

"Here, have something to boost your energy. Clara used to love these," Megan said, handing the treat to Ryan.

Ryan's eyes brightened as he accepted it, quickly taking a bite. Over the next hour, Megan passed him a few more, keeping his spirits up.

Finally, they reached the house of the old alternative medicine expert. Ryan had Megan take a break outside while he knocked on the door.

The expert, now in his eighties, lived in a home filled with the earthy scent of herbs. Despite his age, he was lively and seemed to recognize Ryan right away.

"Grandpa, do you have anything for insomnia?" Ryan asked eagerly, stepping closer.

The old man studied Ryan's face intently, stroking his chin. "You're Johnny's boy, aren't you? Haven't seen you in ages. How's Johnny doing?"

ghost town, especially this hill where the old expert lived alone after his wife passed thirty years ago. He'd devoted his life to studying ancient herbal

name, Ryan's face

hard to believe. He was so full of life, always

too, never forgetting his roots. It was

need that remedy for insomnia. Your skills are legendary. Could you prepare some for me? I promised Clara I'd get it done. And she also suffers from bad cramps- could you help with that too? I'd really

expert looked confused, finishing his tea. "Clara?

"No, no, don't say that, Grandpa. Clara and Quinn are fine. Quinn's just having a

"But I remember Johnny..."

urged the old man. "Grandpa, I'm in a bit of a rush. Can you please prepare the remedies quickly? I'll pay you well." Seeing Ryan's urgency, the old expert nodded and moved

these slowly; take them all.

into a bag, leaving a generous amount of cash on the table. "Thank you,