Unwelcome Neighbors

'Badmouthing me?' Clara thought. 'So that's why Grandpa stepped in—because of me.'

Clara caught the key part, but she wasn't surprised. If Raymond ever stopped insulting her, now that would be shocking.

Thinking about how Milton had stood up for her, Clara's eyes grew misty, and her heart was flooded with warmth.

Nolan noticed the change in her and spoke softly, "Hey, it's alright. No grandpa woul