Chapter 125

Clara's POV

I never knew that was how she felt. I always knew that she was most affected by his behaviour, but I never expected it to be this bad.

Maybe she also had a point. With my mother's luck in choosing men, what were the chances that he'd also be another disappointment? But that didn't stop me from wondering. I felt like a piece of me was missing, one that I'd never know.

I pulled Katy into a hug as she cried on my shoulder.

"I have to leave now, or else I'll be late. You're suffocating me," Katy whined.

I finally pulled away from her as I watched her wipe her tears.

"Anyways, I want you to know that I'll support you. I won't eat Mom's food or even speak to her until she decides to tell you the whole truth." She added.

Knowing Mom, we would probably starve before she decided to say anything.

She patted me on the back before walking out of my room.

I was reminded of all the things I still needed to do today.

Tell Derek the truth, just as I decided.

I wasn't backing out of my de