Holding hands, Jake led Astrid out front to see Clara standing at the desk, looking distraught.
“Hey, sis,” Jake said, kissing her on the cheek. “We were expecting you later.”
“I know, but I need to talk to you. I’m so angry,”
“What is it, Clara?” Astrid asked.
r /> Clara shook her head in frustration. “There’s this asshole Italian property developer who wants to build where I’m doing research on the local marine life. I hate him and I want to kill him.”
Astrid reached out and held her hand. “It’s understandable you’re upset. Is there anything we can do to help?”
Clara sighed. “Not a chance.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s not the worst part… the worst part is, I think I’m falling in love with him…”