A Costly Settlement

Before Clara could finish speaking, Gemma's anxious voice came through the phone. "Clara, Mia suddenly got sick in the middle of the night.

"She's been having diarrhea and throwing up, and I have no idea what's wrong. Owen isn't home tonight, so I had to call you."

"Got it. Coming home right now." Clara quickly hung up and rushed out of the bathroom.

After hastily gathering her things, Clara cast