Chapter 143

Clara's POV

As far as Derek was concerned, just one second of me looking at a wine bottle would be enough to send me to rehab.

"Clara doesn't drink," Derek answered, his tone definite.

"Come on, Derek, let the girl have more fun." She winked.

"She is pregnant," Derek clarified.

Jocelyn's eyes widened. We were all in awkward silence for a while.

I was going to have to lose the baby. If everyone found out, I'd never be able to walk the streets again.

"So..." Mike cleared his throat. "I heard that your grandfather would be joining us, Derek," Mike said.

"You know him. He likes making appearances," Derek answered.

His grandfather was coming. Why doesn't he tell me about these things? I'd have liked a fair warning if I was potentially meeting any new people, especially family members. Was I being naïve in hoping that his grandfather would be just as nice as everyone else in his family?

"His presence would surely be good for our business. You know he attracts a lot of clients," Mike added.