Chapter One Hundred and Seventy-Three

A light knock came on May's door, following its push.

"Ready?"

Clara asked, sticking her head through the door.

"Give me 5 minutes." May said brushing out her hair. She paused for a moment and looked at her mom.

"Going somewhere "

May asked, her eyes roaming over Clara's outfit.

"We have an appointment."

Clara said and May frowned.

"Mom, I'm the one who has an appointment and no, you can't come with me."

May said with seriousness.

"I'm waiting downstairs."

Clara said disregarding May's stance and left, giving her time and space to finish dressing.

The meeting with Mandy Asher was that night and Clara needed to make some contributions. Her initial plan was to bring Robinson in to help her present her proposal but since he had declined, she had to find a way to do it herself at the table.

***

"Are you ready?"

Mandy asked Declan, who was seated at the porch. He had just finished attending to grandpa Asher and wanted to take a moment of rest.

"You didn't tell me I would accompany you."

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