Chapter 12

"Winnie!" Diana exclaimed, rushing toward Winter to hold her up. Then, she turned to Sierra with a pained look. "Sierra, if anyone's to blame, it's me! Please don't take it out on her! You know she was born premature, and her health's never been great. I don't want her to get worked up and hurt herself! "Now that the necklace's been found, can we just let this slide? Please don't be mad at her anymore. She's just a kid!" Amelia quietly sneered. A kid? She'd never seen one this tall. That said, she pretended to look worried about Winter. "Grandma, why don't we just let this go, considering she's passed out? As long as we're clear that I didn't steal the necklace, I'm good." Sierra looked from Winter to Amelia, frustration simmering toward one, while a deep ache stirred at the other's quiet forgiveness. After telling Diana to take Winter to her room, she took Amelia's hand in hers. "You're a good child, Mia. I almost made you take the blame for nothing. If you want anything, tell m