Capítulo 183: Mockery (5)

Maybe those last words from Presque should have been flagged in Clara's mind. Perhaps she was still in that satiated mood after a well-experienced sexual session and multiple orgasms.

Her sexual life with James was vibrant but what she had experienced with Presque was on a different level. It may have been because of the sexual enhancing drug he took. Whatever the case, Clara missed all the subtle warnings and tell-tale signs until the next morning gave her a rude awakening. By then, it was too late.

She slept like a baby and woke up early. That morning, Clara, Rocky, and their defence lawyer were in the courthouse representing the Wendovers. 

"Where is that wretch of a sister of yours? Won't she be here to support her father?"

"James Wendover is not Shelby's dad, and she has no obligation to be here for his crimes!" Rocky snapped, his mood getting the better of him. Clara flinched.

"Rockwell Wendover! How dare you talk to your mother this way!"