Chapter 138

Clara's POV

This child was looking for a way to end up in the hospital."What do you think you are doing?" Katy asked in a whisper.

Experience tells me she was probably listening in. I knew the sound upstairs was no coincidence.

"I can't keep hiding this forever, and it will only blow up in my face." I reasoned with her.

"Mom has never stolen a candy bar in her life. She will murder you and everyone else involved. You can't do this." Katy whispered.

Katy and I froze as we heard footsteps and laughter coming down the hall. Katy tried to look as natural as possible to avoid all suspicion.

"I see you are ready for your trip." I heard Derek's voice from down the hall.

Not him, either. I couldn't help but curse softly. My bad luck couldn't be a coincidence. This was all a conspiracy.

Maybe it was just my bad decision.

It would be much easier to tell the two of them while they are together. That way, I only had to see their disappointed faces once, but Derek had already threatened me, and I