Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 471

She hurried after him and caught sight of Ryan standing by the car, slipping on his gloves like he was ready to take off.

"Ryan!" she called out.

Ryan, not even twenty yet, was already tall and striking, especially in the snowy night by the car. He had that effortlessly handsome look of someone who never had to worry about money.

"What's going on?" he asked, turning to her after putting on his gloves.

Sarah playfully grabbed his wrist, "Can I borrow your phone for a sec? I just want to change my contact name, you know, to feel special."

Without a fuss, he handed over his phone. She was the woman he was supposed to marry, and he felt a sense of responsibility towards her.

With the phone in hand, Sarah discreetly added Clara to the blocked list and changed her contact name from Sarah to "Wifey." Ryan felt a twinge of annoyance at the new name, but he said nothing, taking back his phone and getting into the

car.

pick up my calls. The

favorite-she could be a bit dull.

drove through the night and by morning, he was back in his hometown. The address from the stranger wasn't far from the old herbalist's place, where

way, planning to visit the herbalist first for more remedies. Clara was

herbalist was surprised to see him so early, realizing Ryan must've

early. Is

you gave me for menstrual pain? They didn't work for Clara.

do, but I'll need to gather some herbs from the mountains. It'll

was earnest, "I'm not in a rush. I'll be here for a few days. I'll go with you; it's not safe for

chuckled, grabbing his basket, "Alright. If Johnny knew, he'd

a bit sheepish, knowing he was nearly led astray if not for Clara. He couldn't imagine what kind of mess

herbalist's basket, he said lightly, "Let's