When Eric didn't come home that night, Clara's anxiety grew. Her mind racing with different thoughts. 'How did Josh get rid of him?' She couldn't help but wonder.
Clara waited the whole day for a call from the hospital or the police, but nothing came in, so she wondered if Josh's plan had failed.
Emily knocked on her door again, her voice laced with worry. "Mom? Are you okay?"
Clara nodded with a forced smile, "I'm fine. Sorry, I know I am causing you to worry."
Emily stared at her mother quietly, "What's the problem, Mom? You've never hidden something from me, so why start now?."
"I said nothing is wrong!" Clara snapped, then softened her tone. "I am sorry, sweetheart. It's just been a long day. Please just let me be for now."
As Emily left, Clara closed the door and leaned against it, her chest tight with fear. 'If Josh's plan fails, doesn't this mean Eric has discovered everything?!'
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