Chapter 256

"It's like this," Matilda began carefully. "I don't know why, but my grandson still wants to meet you. He hasn't told me much else. Would you have time to come by my house in a couple of days?"

Sensing Clara might hesitate, she added quickly, "Don't worry. He's not the fickle type. He probably just wants to make a friend."

That didn't trouble Clara. She believed upbringing shaped character, and Ma