Chapter 133

Clara's POV

I frantically turned behind me, my mind going into panic mode. Derek was just a few steps down the hall, his attention fixed on his phone as he continued walking.

I could feel my heart beat faster with every step that Derek took. Any more of this, and I'd collapse from a heart attack.

I couldn't risk the two of them ever meeting.

I've done way too many things for it to end like this. If Derek were going to find out, I'd rather be the one to tell him.

I did the only thing my brain could think of under so much pressure.

I quickly turned around and slammed the door into Waylen's face. This left him puzzled and his nose in pain. He took a step back, and for a second, he yelled out in pain.

I pressed my back against the door. Derek now stood a few steps in front of me as he looked up.

He stopped in front of me, his eyes staring at me suspiciously. His eyes then moved toward the door with a questioning look. It took him a few seconds to decide that I wasn't a flight risk and ha