Chapter 70

"Who is this?" The woman asked, pointing a finger at Malia. Her voice was musical and distrustful, her brow raised. 

"This is um… " Clarke said, turning to Malia. He looked at her as if asking for help. 

Malia took a step forward, flashing a non-threatening smile. "Good day. I am Malia, and I really need to talk to you."

"Young lady," The woman said. "Who do you think you are, waltzing into our home and demanding an audience?! Have you lost your manners?!"

Malia shook her head. "No, no, not at all. I promise not to take up too much of your time. I just need to..."

"Clarke! Why do you let this woman into our home?!"

"Mister Andrew sent her in," Clarke said. "He appeared to know her, quite intimately."

Malia turned to Clarke sharply. "That's not true!"

"What part?!" The woman asked sharply. "And how do you know my Andrew?!"

"I'm his sister-in-law!" Malia exclaimed, her voice ringing out. "That's all that's between Andrew