Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 131

He was so spooked that he slammed the gas pedal, making the car swerve wildly and crash into the guardrail. Jumping out of the car, he watched the massive truck that hadn't bothered to stop as it disappeared down the road, sending a chill down his spine. Suddenly, the nurse's words from earlier that day echoed in his mind.

This had to be Quinn's doing. Quinn wanted him silenced for good!

As he stood there, completely at a loss, a soothing female voice cut through his panic.

It was Clara.

Earlier at the hospital, Clara had masked her voice to sound deeper, but now she was using her natural tone.

"Hey there, are you alright?"

Clara's car was parked nearby, seemingly stopping out of genuine concern.

Dr. Gribble saw her face and froze—she was Quinn's sister!

He quickly adjusted his glasses, his lips trembling. "I'm okay. I'm okay. Thanks for asking."

Clara nodded, her brow furrowed as she glanced toward the truck's disappearing taillights. "These truck drivers are getting out of hand. If you hadn't swerved in time, it could've been a disaster. You're lucky you avoided it."

Dr. Gribble felt like a deer caught in headlights, his mind buzzing with fear.

Clara asked gently, "Need a lift to the hospital? You don't look too good."

"No, no thanks. I'm a doctor myself."

He didn't want to linger around Clara, knowing she was the victim of the whole miscarriage.

Clara smiled warmly. "Alright, take care. Wait here for the cops; that truck driver will definitely face some consequences."

He was sure the man intended to silence him for good!

Terrified, he flagged down a passing taxi and practically dove in, vanishing in a flash.

The truck driver stood there, his fierce expression disappearing.

Clara emerged from behind a nearby tree. Her face lit up with a smile. "You did fantastic."

The truck driver was an actor she'd hired at the last minute. With his naturally imposing build and a scar by his mouth, he certainly looked the part.

He scratched his short hair. "I have no idea why he got so scared."

Clara chuckled, watching Dr. Gribble's retreating taxi. She had a hunch he wouldn't be catching any sleep tonight.