Chapter 348

"Clara, you're finally here," Nancy Collins said, looking at her like she'd just spotted a lifeboat. "Mom, don’t worry. I’m here now. Let’s see who dares lay a hand on Emily." Anna Howard pointed right at her. "Clara Bennett, Grandma Martha was enforcing family rules. This has nothing to do with you, so stay out of it." "Nothing to do with me? She’s my sister! Of course it’s got everything to do with me. I’m not standing back for this." Martha narrowed her eyes at Clara. Her tone turned sharp. "If you insist on getting involved, don't blame me for treating you the same way. You’ll face consequences too." Clara crossed her arms, her voice frosty. "Grandma, I’m not like my parents who just go along with everything. Tell me, exactly what crime did Emily commit that you feel justified in hitting her?" "She tried seducing Anna’s husband! Isn’t that bad enough?" Grace Collins shot back. "Oh really? Since you brought it up, let’s ask the guy himself." Clara turned toward Jeffery Reid. "Jeffer