In the end, I had to cover the costly cleanup myself. But what hurt more than the money was the betrayal. I had trusted her not just as my sister but as someone I believed would protect my children. Instead, she chose a stranger over their safety. That day changed everything. I cut ties with Claire and installed cameras inside and outside my home. I learned the hard way that even family can fail you — and when it comes to your children’s safety, you can never be too careful.