Chapter 47

Clara knew she couldn't avoid it. Her fingertips grazed her palm as she spoke in a low, steady voice. "Yes, he's been very busy lately. He said he'd try to come once he's done."

"Hmph!" Genevieve, seated across from her, zeroed in with mockery.

"Busy with work, or busy with something else?" she crooned, amused and cruel.

Clara lowered her gaze. "Grandma—"

"If you can't keep a man's heart, so be it