Cornered by Family

Lila’s face stiffened in aggrieved shock at the brutal insult. Dramatic, unshed tears instantly welled up in her doe-like eyes as she shrank back, playing the injured victim to perfection. She bit her lower lip, looking at Clara as if she had just been struck.

Sylvia immediately stepped in to run interference and control the narrative. She pushed a forced, strained smile onto her face, attempting