Unexpected Ally

Clara whipped her head around at the sound, her nerves instantly on edge.

Declan sprang up in fury, towering over her. "That's clearly the child you had with your lover. How can you lie to Grandpa like this? Have you no shame?"

Clara glared up, her voice tight with anger. "I'm not lying. That child is my cellmate's."

"Then show me the proof. You must have the adoption papers, right?" Declan demand