When Clara accidentally discovered that Margaret had been moving valuables around the house, Margaret realized that Clara could expose her.
So when the necklace disappeared, Margaret saw an opportunity.
She blamed Clara.
She knew that people would believe the word of a wealthy woman over a poor maid.
And for a while, she was right.
Clara had lost her job.
Her reputation had been destroyed.
She had been taken to the police station.
She had stood in court without anyone powerful defending her.
But one small boy had refused to let the truth disappear.
The judge dismissed the accusations against Clara and ordered a full investigation into Margaret’s actions.
Adam stood in the courtroom in silence.
Then he walked toward Clara.
“I was wrong,” he said.
Clara looked at him but didn’t answer.
“I should have believed the woman who had given our family ten years of her life.”
