Chapter 5

Dawn added fuel to the fire. "Mabel, please don't be upset. It's not worth getting worked up over. Maybe Clarissa simply couldn't understand."

"She's just greedy," Mabel sneered, turning to me. "Clarissa, let me make this clear. If you don't sign today, you can forget about getting any medicine from now on."

Mabel was playing the same card again.

I clenched my fists so tight my nails bit into my skin.

Travis shot to his feet, stepping in front of me. His tall frame was like a mountain, shielding me from everything.

"Mom, I've already arranged everything about the medication.…