LEAH'S POV

　　I decided to summon the courage and call my sister Clara and explain my ordeal to her.

　　My heart raced as I dialed her number. I needed someone to confide in, someone I could trust with my deepest secret.

　　"Clara, it's me," my voice quivered as she answered.

　　"What's wrong, Leah? You sound upset," Clara's concerned voice came through the line.

　　Taking a deep breath, I mustered the courage to share my turmoil. "I... I ...