Even though she preferred to avoid conflicts, she had to take an aggressive stance this time or Sandra would walk all over Clara!

Sandra's eyes flickered uncertainly, but she still said, "Sure! I want to know the truth too!"

Serenity stopped paying Sandra any heed. She turned to Clara and asked, "Clara, can you stand?"

"No problem," Clara forced a smile, then stood up unsteadily.

Serenity wanted to help Clara, but Jackson said, "Let me do it." He held one of Clara's arms to support her, and