~SCARLETT~
Clara sat across from me, her gaze unwavering, but I couldn't bring myself to meet her eyes. She was convinced that my closeness to Carter was a result of her meddling, believing her plan was actually working. I yearned to tell her the truth; more than once tonight, it almost slipped out. But each time I opened my mouth, nothing came out.
My sister went through so much in the past, I was right by her side while she grieved for Carter, the same man that I was now falling for hard.
I felt a mix of shame and fear. How could I explain to my sister that I had betrayed her trust? The thought of jeopardizing our relationship was terrifying. How did I confess that I wanted to be with the man that broke her heart? How did I explain my feelings to her without her hating me for it?
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