Chapter 351

“Someone interesting?” Clara paused for a beat before catching on. “You mean that woman? That one who was with Mrs. Archer and…” The word ‘humiliate’ was right on the tip of her tongue, but she bit it back and changed course. “That woman who made things hard for you.” “Her name’s Claire Richards.” “Can’t say I remember the name, just that she’s got that look—y’know, all fake sweet and seductive.” “Yep, that’s her.” “How’d you even know she showed up in Smokefall? And at Grandma’s place no less?” “Of course I know,” Natalie said, resting a hand lightly on Clara’s shoulder, moving behind her as her tone dropped to a whisper by her ear. “Nothing gets past me.” “Then do you know she’s pregnant?” “…” The air froze. Natalie's fingers tightened subtly on her shoulder. After a second, she let out a quiet, awkward chuckle. “Guess I jinxed myself talking like I knew everything. That bit, I really didn’t know.” She paused, then added with a tinge of regret, “If that’s true, Grandma’s probably not