Chapter Twenty-Six – He should watch out.

Clara looked around to be sure no one was at the sitting room. She pushed the door open and slid in. She tiptoed through the dim room and was about scurrying up to her room when the sockets where switched on. Her heart began thumping as she turned to see who it was. Her heart nearly stopped when she saw her parents with Claudia. Claudia having an evil smirk. 'Where are you coming from?" Mrs. Larabee started. Claudia nodded, it was the typical question and the exact one for that moment. 'Clara honey, no. Just no. I didn't just see you sneaking inside from God knows where. No, I didn't" Mr. Larabee gulped as he spoke. Claudia smirk grew wider. 'Yes, dad. You saw her. Believe your eyes for once" Paul said as he rushed down from downstairs. His father glared. Paul stood by Claudia's sides and all the family glared at Clara expecting an answer. 'I didn't… its not what you think… I just…" Clara stammered but her parents glare didn't waver. Disappointment filled her father's eyes. Tear