Chapter 25
Derek’s POV
The fight exploded the moment Lena left. I paced the living room, unable to contain my panic and anger.
“This is your fault, Marcus! You keep pushing every boundary.
The secret touches under the table, the risky s*x while Mom’s home, Lena saw something today. She looked right at me and knew.
If she figures it out and tells Mom, everything is going to explode. Our whole family will be destroyed because of us!”
Marcus stood up, eyes flashing with frustration. “My fault? You’re the one who keeps saying yes every single time.
You could have stopped this weeks ago, Derek. You set boundaries and then broke them yourself. Don’t put all of this on me.”
“I tried to stop!” I shouted, voice cracking. “I really tried. I went on that stupid date with Sophie to prove I c
