Chapter 4 - The Withdrawn Gifts
"I see," Barbara said, her voice terrifyingly steady. She didn't raise her voice, but the sudden shift in her demeanor made the smug smile on Clara’s face falter slightly.
Barbara turned around and walked back out the front door to her parked car.
A heavy silence filled the living room. Evelyn rolled her eyes, adjusting her gold earrings. "She's always been so dramatic," Evelyn muttered to Clara.
A moment later, the front door opened again.
Barbara walked back into the living room. This time, she was carrying two enormous, heavy shopping bags filled with beautifully wrapped presents. They were adorned with expensive silk ribbons and custom name tags. Barbara had spent weeks saving up and carefully selecting the perfect gifts for her parents and her nephews, desperately hoping to mend the broken family ties.
Evelyn’s eyes immediately lit up. The older woman straightened eagerly in her chair, her greed completely overriding her malice. Clara practically lunged forward, reaching her manicured hand toward the largest, most beautifully wrapped package sticking out of the bag.
But before Clara’s fingers could even brush the shiny wrapping paper, Barbara’s hand shot out.
She caught the package firmly, pinning it to the side of the bag.
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"No," Barbara stated cleanly. "These aren't staying."
👉 How will the greedy grandmother react when Barbara refuses to hand over the presents?
