Chapter 53

That sharp slap instantly drew everyone's attention. The shattered phone screen, the vivid handprint on her skin, and Clara's reddened eyes told the whole story. She had clearly just been bullied.

It was a pitiful sight.

Declan's brow furrowed as he stepped over and picked up the phone. "What happened?"

Vanessa tried to shift the blame to Clara, but the words caught in her throat. There was no way