The Unacceptable Truth

"I let him in." Clara's familiar voice suddenly called out from the direction of the stairs.

Gemma quickly turned her head toward the sound.

It was Clara coming down the stairs.

When Clara reached the living room, Gemma's eyes were still filled with disbelief.

She quickly moved closer, tugged at Clara's sleeve, and whispered so only the two of them could hear, "Clara, how could you let him stay he