Chapter 194

Derek POV

How was he trying to save her? At the moment, she looked more dead than alive. If she stayed like this for longer, she would die.

"Luke, call the ambulance," I demanded.

Luke fumbled through his pockets for a phone.

"You can't do that right now," Kevin stopped him. "She can't know that Clara is still alive. You'll put Clara and her family in more danger. We can't do anything until she has been arrested." He rumbled.

She? Who was he referring to?

I couldn't just leave Clara like that and wait for her to die.

"She should be awake at any moment. I switched one of the drugs when they weren't looking. It's just a sedative." Kevin continued.

Drugs? This was far more serious than I could have imagined.

As luck would have it, Clara slowly began to wake up. She coughed lightly as her eyes slowly opened. Her hands moved soon after. I sighed in relief. This was a good sign, at least. I had hope again.

“Clara," I whispered, hoping she could keep her eyes open long enough.

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