I finally realized the seriousness of the problem. Clara's boyfriend was not some ordinary Joe, but a relatively powerful person in the underworld. Previously, when Mr. Gordon was able to find out that the phone number that sent that text to his wife was mine, Clara probably got someone to investigate. If this Bobby guy wanted to track that social media account of mine, he probably could, and in a case where he did find it, Sarah and I would be in danger.
I was overcome with regret as I held the phone. Had I known this would happen in the beginning, I would not have taken advantage of Clara on the bus. Although it felt thrilling and amazing at the time, retribution had now come. I hesitated to reply. If I did not reply to Bobby's text and he found me… I shuddered at the thought. When peop
