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?"

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

his father's name, Ryan's face fell. "Dad passed

tea. "So young... It's hard to believe. He was so full of life, always the most talented in Bridgetown. He even repaired all the roads after he made

forgetting his roots. It was hard

that looked more pained than pleased. "Grandpa, I really 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

old expert looked confused, finishing his tea. "Clara? I thought your sister

that, Grandpa. Clara and Quinn are fine. Quinn's just having a tough time and is in a

"But I remember Johnny..."

slipping away, Ryan gently urged the old man. "Grandpa, I'm in a bit of a rush. Can you please prepare the remedies

packages. "Simmer these slowly; take them all. Thirty are

leaving a generous amount of cash on the table. "Thank you, Grandpa. If it works, I'll