C48 Seeking comfort and solace

“I’ll pretend that I didn’t hear that,” Carol said, her heart pounding at the evil look that was on Belinda’s face. She wished she had just left things the way they were, because she had the awful feeling that Belinda was not bluffing.

“Yeah. Everyone’s temper is just high. How about we all calm down and enjoy a peaceful dinner without any fight?” Donald put in eagerly. To Carol’s surprise