Bitter Awakening

In mid-July, on a rainy evening, Clara returned to the Higgins residence. When she saw Ruth waiting expectantly at the door of the living room, the emotions she had just barely managed to control broke down again. She cried, "Mom."

Ruth held Clara's hand and led her inside. Her eyes were red, but she didn't cry. All she could say was, "It's good to be back."

Seeing Gideon and Fiona, Clara felt so