In all these, Clara completely put aside what was most important. She let herself get distracted by everything. First, it was about Jace, then it became about food, and now, she has to explain why she didn't do what she had to do.
The phone vibrated in her hand again, the name displayed boldly on the screen: Mr. Lanford – Gym Boss. Clara remained transfixed in a spot. Her breathing grew heavy, and the last thing she wanted was to show fear right now. Her finger hovered over the green icon before she swallowed hard and picked up the call on the final ring.
“H-Hello, sir,” she said. Her voice was a bit shaky as she straightened up instinctively if he could see her through the phone.
“Clara.” He called out with a firm voice. She almost mistook his deep tone for anger till she remembered th
