Chapter 47

Clara's phone rang. It was Bruce. She picked up the call. "Ms. Fowler, you didn't get lost, did you? Mr. Morris has finished breakfast. Why aren't you back yet?" "I'm not lost," Clara said. "I ran into an old acquaintance, and we talked for a while. Now that Mr. Morris has had his breakfast, he should be heading to work. I'll come back once he's gone." Bruce's relief was almost tangible as he realized she wasn't lost. He didn't say anything further and ended the call. Chuck and Bonnie exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing an unspoken understanding. It seemed as though Clara and Yohan were intentionally avoiding each other. With a kind smile, Bonnie said, "Clara, if you're heading to work, you should go on. I'll return for breakfast. I've been out walking and could use something to eat." Clara, who still had plans to visit Sunville Hotel and follow Mark to Liam's sister's house to investigate the rumors about her son and daughter-in-law, smiled and responded, "Ma'am, I'm off n