ultimatum to her mother Victoria either CLA leaves the Newman household
or Katie will continue to make life difficult the constant friction and conflict
have worn Victoria down and she struggles to balance the needs of both her
daughters Claire sensitive and deeply affected by the ongoing hostility overhears
Katie’s harsh demand feeling rejected and unloved Clare decides that leaving is the only way to bring peace to her family in a moment of profound sadness she writes a brief note to Victoria expressing her desire to spare Katie
