VERA'S POV

I knew he was waiting for me to talk, but I wasn’t ready. I should’ve waited for him to help me like he promised. But I panicked and I made everything worse.

Leaving the hospital and falling into Ken’s trap messed up everything. Now Ken used me to destroy all the progress Jackson made. He could’ve had a witness take Ken down in court. Malone would be with me now even if he hates me.

I lost again. Made another bad decision. I’m a burden to him. And the truth is, he didn’t push me on purpose. He wanted to help me. He was ready.

I laid my...