Chapter 5 - The Mistress Moves In
Returning to the Vance estate felt like walking into a mausoleum. The staff was on edge, but Richard had rehired Elena at Clara’s "confused" insistence. He didn't want to upset his amnesiac wife.
But Richard wasn't acting alone. He introduced a new "private nurse" to help Clara recover. Her name was Vivian. She was tall, stunning, and wore designer perfume that cost more than Elena’s yearly salary.
Elena knew exactly who Vivian was. She had seen the text messages on Richard's phone months ago. Vivian was the mistress.
“It’s time for your medication, Mrs. Vance,” Vivian said sweetly that evening, handing Clara a glass of water and a white pill.
Clara smiled vacantly. “Thank you, Vivian. I’m just going to rest my eyes for a moment.”
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As soon as Vivian left the room, Clara spat the pill into a napkin. Elena hurried in and examined it. It wasn't the heart medication the hospital prescribed; it was a heavy sedative. They were trying to keep her docile.
“They want me weak,” Clara whispered, slipping out of bed. She walked to her vanity and pulled a hidden flash drive taped under the bottom drawer. “But they don't know I still have this.”
