Chapter 174

Clara's POV

I was reminded of what I had promised myself. I told myself I wanted to tell him the truth. The time wasn't the most convenient, but there he was. Maybe this was my only chance with him to sit down and tell him everything. That would be the gift I'd give myself to free him from all this.

I took a final deep breath before approaching him. Layla was not going to be happy about this.

I cleared my throat, grabbing his attention. "Could I please speak to you for a second?" I asked. A worried look swept across his face.

It wouldn't be easy doing this, but it needed to be done.

"How about we take some pictures instead?" He asked. His face was back to normal as if he hadn't heard anything.

He gestured at a photographer a foot away. Before I could respond, a camera flashed in my face as Derek wrapped his arm around my waist. It must have lasted for at least a minute.

"Excuse me, I'll be back in a second." Derek excused himself. He took his cell phone out of his blazer as he stepped