Chapter 59 Clara's POV : Several months have passed since my arrival at Lexington . By December , I'd fallen into a basic routine . Classes , lab , research . Over the course of those past few months , Gloria , Casey and I became a healthy family of three . Casey had finally mustard up enough courage to ask Gloria out and to his surprise she said yes . Everything was going great , I was excelling in my classes , shocking even the instructors . Never one to hog anything , I'd gained friends through study groups and tutoring .

After- all , these were gonna be the minds of the people to help pioneer medicine , if I could help them get there a little faster I was honored to do it . By the time mid - terms rolled around , everyone was exhausted and eager to go home , except for me that is . I actually dreaded leaving my peaceful sanctuary of school . As Gloria and I packed , she walked over handing me a small notebook . " What's this ? " " This has all of my points of contact as well as my parents . " During Thanksgiving , I actually spent it with Gloria and her family . Casey came that weekend to meet her parents .

Form the moment I met Charles and Whitney Rhinehorne , they embraced me like a daughter . Just as sweet and caring as Gloria , I could see where she got it from . Over break , I broke down and told Gloria and Casey the truth about my home life . " What a fucking scumbag ! " Casey was every bit the angry big brother . Gloria cried hearing all that I had been through . Hugging me tightly , she told me any time I wanted to , I could live with her once I turned 18 . " I'm serious Clara ! I know you only just turned 17 , but you don't have to deal with those people forever !

The minute you turn 18 , if you want to leave our doors are opened ! " That night I cried hard for the first time in a long time , it felt as if the weight of two lives came crashing into me at once . I was glad I had these people in my life this time around . " So , if anything happens during winter break , you call me immediately , me and Casey will come and get you . " I hugged my friend tightly and promised her I would only stay there for a few days . In the months I had been a Lexington , I had already received multiple awards for award winning thesis papers .

Not once did my father come to any of the ceremonies , lying and telling his fellow alumni he was busy . So , I had no intention on staying , I just wanted to get a few more things from that house . I arrived home that Friday around 6pm , there were still 6 days until Christmas , so I wanted to finish 1/2 Chapter 59 packing and be gone by day three . As I walked into the mansion , the family I had not seen in months didn't even bat an eye as I walked through the door . It didn't bother me ; however , I wasn't there for their warm welcomes .

As I made my way to my room , I father suddenly called out to me . " Clara ! Get in here now ! " I walked backwards and turned around to enter the living room . My stepmother and Sophie stared at me with a smug look . Rolling my eyes slightly so he wouldn't notice , I looked directly at my father . " Is there something I can do for you father ? " Jameson's face twisted up with disdain at my question . " Such disrespect ! Do they no longer teach manners at Lexington , or do you think you're too good to address your father now .

" I silently laughed at the irony of him talking about manners and respect . " Apologies father , I'm a little exhausted from mid - terms and traveling . " Chapter Comments B1 POST COMMENT NOW SHARE