The Viral Scandal

The harsh wails of Finnegan echoed off the kitchen tiles, but Martha paid the crying boy no mind. Her horrified gaze remained fixed on the glowing screen of Clara’s phone. Stunned by the damning photos of the kiss, Martha reached out. Her voice trembled with misplaced pity as she urged Clara not to believe the malicious internet rumors.

"Ms. Mercer, you cannot trust these things," Martha pleaded.