Her Sacrifice

Clara

I was completely engrossed in what Agnes was saying. It was like she was peeling one layer after the other on her persona and her world. And each layer was rich, stunning that left me in awe of her.

“It must have been hard to watch your mother fall prey to your stepfather's shenanigans,” I said in a low voice.

She nodded, looking into blank space, and taking a deep breath. “Yes, I wish she c