Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run novel Chapter 186

Clara finally got why Johnny always looked at her with such pain and disappointment. It turned out her grandfather had literally been upset to death by her antics. But if he managed to speak to her before passing, he probably didn't hold a grudge and was just disappointed.

Even if Clara couldn't remember, she gave herself a swift slap, leaving her cheek flushed and Ryan jumping back in shock.

"Clara, what are you doing?" Ryan exclaimed, eyes wide.

Clara shook her head, trying to calm herself as she continued up the hill. "Come on, let's go see Grandpa."

Ryan was on edge, afraid to say anything that might upset her more. He wish he hadn’t brought her here in the first place.

After trudging for another ten minutes, they finally stood before their grandfather’s grave. Clara was hit with a wave of nervousness, making her hesitate.

Ryan waited silently, not pushing her.

After five minutes of standing there, she finally stepped forward. The black-and-white photo on the tombstone was gentle and kind. Just seeing it brought tears to Clara's eyes.

She felt dizzy, clutching the tombstone for support until she could read the inscription. Fresh bouquets lined the grave and dew sparkled on the petals.

Clara's face went pale, and her head throbbed with pain. She wanted to kneel, but as soon as her knees touched the ground, the heartache made her convulse.

"Clara!" Ryan instinctively shielded her, pulling her into his arms. A branch pierced his shoulder. Blood stained his clothes and a few drops splattered onto Clara's face.

Ryan took a deep breath. He was no longer the pampered young heir. "Clara, I'm starting to think your earlier car accident wasn't just an accident. We need to dig deeper when we get back."

Clara only had minor injuries, but she noticed a few men getting out of the truck. She reached out, touching Ryan’s head gently. "Stay put."

Ryan suddenly realized the seriousness—they might not make it out unscathed. Confronting such a life-or-death situation was new to him, and his voice quivered with emotion.

"My bank card PIN is my birthday. I sold a car yesterday, so there's a few hundred grand. Split the sports cars and models with Quinn. I got you a bag before, so you gotta be fair. There's a girl I like at school, Clara, if I don’t make it, give her a share of my inheritance. Her family’s struggling, but she never accepts my help and is always hanging with that know-it-all nerd. If I ever see him again, I'll definitely have words with him."