Chapter 28: The Dare

Once everyone had arrived, the first order of business was birthday wishes and gifts. "Clara, happy birthday." Her boyfriend, Jimmy, was the first to speak, offering a bouquet of roses and a YSL lipstick set-definitely not cheap. The other two women followed with their own gifts. Finally, it was Nancy's turn. She handed over a stylish handbag and said, "Clara, happy birthday. Mario Walton and I picked this out together." "Thank you." Clara took it, her smile lighting up her whole face. Unable...