Unexpected Brilliance

Clara tuned out whatever else Gemma was saying.

Her mind was a million miles away, replaying the events of that day at Brooke's mansion.

The next day was supposed to be Mia's first day of school, but around noon, Clara received an unexpected call from her teacher.

"Is this Mia's guardian?" the teacher asked. "I'm calling from her school with an update."

"Yes, this is she," Clara said, intrigued. "