Chapter 3

Meanwhile, after Claire left, the Chambers family's life was thrown into chaos.

When Claire was around, the house was always spotless, the floors gleaming, the laundry done, and the meals hot and ready. Margaret never had to lift a finger. But now, with Claire gone, the place was a mess.

Dirty clothes piled up, dust covered the floors, and Margaret, who couldn't cook, either ordered takeout or just made do with whatever she could find. After getting used to Claire's cooking, takeout just cut it.

When Ethan came home from work, there were no warm meals, no fresh laundry, and…