Defending Her Honor

Just as Clara finished speaking, a loud slap landed across her face. Her head jerked to the side, turning toward Chloe.

Diane was the one who hit her. Clara turned back to Diane, her eyes flashing with cold fury.

Clara had never liked Diane, but out of respect for Declan's mother, she had tolerated Diane before. Now that she and Declan were divorced, she no longer felt the need to show her any res