Chapter 137

Clara's POV

She would not agree with what I did, but she would understand. Perhaps she would help me and know how to explain this to Derek better.

I was getting into trouble because I kept inventing more lies and hiding things. Right now, only the truth could save me.

"Mommy," I whispered, nearly choking on my tears.

She smiled back at me, wiping away the last tears streaming down my cheeks.

"I did something stupid," I confessed.

She paused, her eyes now holding a more concerned look.

"What is it?" she whispered.

I took a deep breath to gather my words.

Right then, the doorbell rang.

Mom kept her strong gaze on me, staring directly into my eyes as a range of emotions flashed across her face. The tears on my cheeks weren't helping her worry any less. Without question, she looked like she was expecting the worst.

The look on her face told me, "How bad is it?".

I knew I had to tell her the truth. Maybe then I could gather the courage to tell Derek and face whatever consequences that fol