Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 416

Clara took a deep breath, trying to compose herself before she finally said, "Naomi." Even now, she couldn't bring herself to call her "Mom."

Naomi tensed up, her face seeming to age a decade in the blink of an eye. She hadn't come here to blame Clara. Her feelings toward her were complicated. There was a time when she wished Clara would just vanish from the Bradford family, but so much had happened that she'd long since changed her perspective.

Spending time in solitude, reflecting on everything, Naomi realized just how wrong she'd been. Now, facing Clara felt incredibly daunting.

But she couldn't ignore this child. Naomi sat down slowly, looking frail. "This is the Bradford family's first child, after all. Let's keep it. It's not like we're hurting for money. I even have some savings tucked away, just in case..."

Before she could finish, Clara cut in, "Sarah went after Ryan on purpose. Even so, should we really keep the child? Naomi, Ryan, let me be clear. If you both want to keep this child, I can go along with it. But if Sarah ever steps out of line with me, I won't just stand by."

clear-she wanted to use the baby to get

you any trouble. Please, trust me just this once more. You're the

his arms around her legs. "Clara, I know I've put you through so much, and I never meant to. I wish

face my father. He taught me that responsibility to women is paramount,

to argue but held her tongue. As long as Clara let her have the baby, Sarah felt sure she could

the most influential person in

but she was too afraid to say anything. She

didn't hurry with her answer, waiting for Naomi

uncomfortable, do what you need to do. I