Weaponized Jealousy

Clara suddenly froze. She could not show she cared too much about that coat, or Declan would be suspicious.

Clara didn't want him to see the recorder now. It wasn't time yet. With Declan's temperament, he most likely ordered someone to throw the coat away. She could simply go to the trash to search later.

After covering herself with the blanket again, Clara leaned back against the head of the bed.