Protective Instincts

Before she could finish, a child's voice cut in. "Chloe! Stop bullying my mom!"

Clara spun around to see her son standing behind her.

Declan and Leo had approached without her noticing.

Leo scrambled to Clara's side, planting himself in front of her and glaring at Chloe.

The sight made Chloe's composure crack.

The boy had always defended her, but now he was protecting Clara.

It was a shift she cou