Chapter 131

Clara's POV

I sighed as I jumped off my bed. "Fine," I answered. "But I'm not staying there for longer than ten minutes." I would have to deal with this situation sooner or later, so it might as well be now.

I couldn't keep doing stupid things. I might have been fired, but I was still getting paid.

"Are you seriously leaving the room like that?" she asked.

"He is just going to get used to seeing all of this." I pointed to my messy hair in a bun and to the oversized t-shirt and grey sweatpants I was wearing.

I pulled my door open and made my way downstairs.

Katy followed right behind me. I followed the voices to our small dining area. The table had already been set, and Derek and Mom were busy dishing their plates.

"Nice of you to join us," Derek's face lit up as I entered the room.

Mom smiled, too.

I ignored their looks and walked around the table to take my seat.

As expected, Katy quickly filled her plate and began digging into her food.

I glared at Derek across the table, clearly