Chapter 13

In an instant, every single thing Jayden had done for Clara came rushing back to him. He remembered how, time and time again, he'd taken things that mattered deeply to Natalie and handed them over to Clara—thinking it was for the best. From the scholarship Natalie had earned in high school to the university recommendation she'd worked so hard for, and even that international dance competition that could've launched her career—he'd given it all to Clara. Jayden raised his hand and slapped himself across the face over and over again. What the hell had he done? How could he betray his own sister—his only family left in this world—for a woman as cruel and vile as Clara? He'd dragged Natalie into hell with his own two hands. Fury ignited inside him like wildfire. Jayden stormed out of the room and ran into Clara, who was on the phone, right around the corner. "Clara Johnson, I'm going to kill you!" Clara was startled by his thunderous roar, and her heart raced. Even though the phone