Chapter 59

• Matilda's eyes widened as she gave Derek a puzzled look. She squeezed her lips together, waiting for his response. Even though she hadn't started sobbing yet, her eyes were turning red. I never realized she could be so emotional.
• Tell me, Derek! Is this her?! "Are you in love with her?" Matilda shrieked and gulped down the lump in her throat, her fiery eyes gazing at me with scorn.
• Derek looked up to face her, but before he could respond, Mason stepped in and yanked me out of the chair. Everyone turned to face him with quizzical expressions on their faces, wondering what he wanted to do.