Chapter 13

Clyde's piercing gaze locked onto mine, his eyes filled with an intensity that seemed to penetrate my very soul. It was as if he could see right through me, exposing my deepest fears and vulnerabilities. The room grew silent, the air thick with tension, as his voice, dripping with a menacing undertone, cut through the silence.

"So, you think you can just leave out of here, huh?" His words hung in the air, heavy with a mix of anger and disdain. It was clear that my actions had stirred something within him, something that he was not willing to let go so easily. "After meddling in my personal affairs, you believe you can simply go back to your carefree life?" His voice, barely above a whisper, carried a weight that sent shivers down my spine.

In that moment, I realized the gravity of my actions. I had underestimated the consequences, never expecting that it would lead me to this confrontation. The room seemed to close in around me as I struggled to find the right words, my mind racing to