Chapter 29

Clara's POV

My mother and Katy were in the kitchen baking cupcakes when I got home.

My luggage fell out the door. I waved at Mom and Katy in response.

I was emotionally and physically exhausted.

I needed to speak to someone because if I said the word "pregnant," my mother would slap me across the face, not to mention the fact that I had lied to them about being pregnant.

Ivy's number was in a phone book I had from years ago, so I took my mom's phone to my room and punched it in.

My phone still hasn't been replaced.

"Hello," I said as soon as Ivy responded.

"Hey, how are you?" Ivy enquired.

I breathed in deeply. It was going to seem absurd even to try to explain this.

I said, "I told Derek I was pregnant."

Ivy kept quiet.

I started by telling the remainder of the narrative.

It was uncommon for even Ivy to be left speechless.

I wait for her response, nervously biting my nails.

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