Chapter 221

Clara calmly averted her gaze, walked to her car, and was about to get in when Vanessa approached, holding Finnegan in her arms.

Vanessa's eyes scanned Clara with suspicion, finally settling on the corner of crimson peeking from Clara's bag.

"What's that?" Vanessa asked, her tone carrying the certainty of someone already imagining herself the future mistress of this family.

Clara casually tucked t