Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 353

Clara moved closer, but every time she did, Ryan would nervously step back. Her face hardened, and she said firmly, "Stay right there."

She could tell if he'd been smoking just by sniffing his fingers. Ryan stood still, not daring to move as Clara approached. She grabbed his hand and took a whiff yep, the smoky smell was obvious.

"Ryan, are you really lying to me now?" Clara asked.

Ryan flinched, quickly apologizing, "I just didn't want you to be mad."

Clara let go of his hand. "Make sure it doesn't happen again."

I've just been stressed with school stuff and was

mad. She just ruffled his hair and let it go, but the next day, she still decided to check out his school to see if

knowing Ryan's major made finding him tricky, especially with classes constantly changing rooms. She ended up at the car dealership where one of Ryan's classmates worked. This was the

she immediately spotted

guy, about Ryan's age, glanced at her, recognition flickering in his eyes. "I'm Ryan's sister. I just wanted to know if he's been going to school lately or if you guys have any

the car window. Just when Clara thought he wouldn't answer, he quietly said, "He

Worried, she hurried out

for three hours until the investigator finally told