No Strings Attached

Brodie could recall with crystal clarity the days when Clara used to prance around in her overalls and her hair in pigtails. On her back was a birthmark resembling a petal, identical to the one she had. The little girl would often tell him that if they ever got separated, he could find her just by looking for that mark.

Brodie's brow furrowed slightly. Life couldn't possibly be that coincidental.

But then again, considering the string of bizarre incidents Clara had been entangled in lately, he couldn't help but entertain the notion that she might have been switched at birth.

He masked his concern with a nonchalant tone. "Alright, I'll look into it when I get back."

Chief Fox raised his eyebrows in surprise. "You're agreeing just like that? They want to meet you over dinner, and you should know the specifics."

"No need. I've got a better idea of what's going on than they do," Brodie said, grabbing his things and making a swift exit.

feeling—if this was for real, Clara might be

The weekend rolled around.

and browsing through videos without a care in the world, seemingly

you're finally back! I'm starving. What's on the

eyes, "Sauerkraut ribs, spicy crab, braised pork belly, plus a few side

the best, Clara. All my favorites! How about we just stick together from now on? Women need to stand by

Clara stepped into the kitchen, placing the fish in the sink, she said, "Look at the mess you're in because of me. Of course, I've got to make you something delicious to make up for

Clara into the kitchen. "Even if Heidi hadn't booted me from the show, I was so done with it. The lead actress, Sonya, was making my life hell, constantly making me run her errands. Do you know who she really is? Heidi's cousin. They're all

scrub the floor on her knees, the angrier she got. She had swallowed her pride for the sake

she chopped the vegetables with a steady

wouldn't be targeting Sasha,