Evander's POV
Sissy gazed at me with seriousness in her eyes. I could tell that she really cared about Claire, which was why I could withstand those ugly words and glares from her.
"But don't think for a second that you can control me or her, Evander. Claire is stronger than you think, and I am certainly here to take the burden off her shoulder... that is you!" Sissy said and walked away from there.
As she walked out, I exhaled slowly, my fists clenched. Perhaps she was right. Claire was strong, but that didn't mean I didn't want to shield her from unnecessary stress.
I turned back to the room, my resolve hardening. I would make amends, not just with words but with actions. This time, I wouldn't fail her.
I decided to check on Claire to see if Sissy was troubling her. But as I approached her room, I stopped dead in my tracks, my ears catching her voice through the slightly ajar door.
Claire's words stunned me.
