“Humph, don't let me catch you like this next time!"

Seeing Atwood not daring to do anything to her, Clare's disdain for Cara deepened.

Clare stepped off the stage and settled into the best seat in the auditorium, crossing her to take a nap.

The band had been engrossed in rehearsal, but Clare had no intention of joining in. For her, coming to the theater was merely going through the motions.

Atwood shook his head in resignation.