Chapter 48

• Clara
• Given the current situation, I don’t need to think twice because I knew Samuel wouldn’t believe me if I denied it, hence, I still did, “I didn’t push her. I would never hurt her, believe me.”
• For some reason, the sudden urge to protect myself rose. I had no idea where it was coming from but it was strong enough to make me sound as if I was begging for Samuel to believe me. Regardless, the fact that he didn’t actually say anything nor do anything, but his eyes were like a torment to my pounding heart.