Mrs. Zimmer noticed the playful tension between Justin and Emily and tactfully left the dining area.
Unaware of Emma's return, Mrs. Zimmer assumed that Emily had stormed off to stay at a friend’s place for a couple of days after an argument with Justin, only to be retrieved by him later. Just two days ago, Justin had even called to instruct Sam to have Mrs. Zimmer stock up Emily’s closet with new outfits.
When Justin finally finished eating, Emily, who had been enduring the awkward situation like a prisoner awaiting release, quickly stood up from the table. At that moment, her phone chimed with a new message.
it was a message from Helen. “Made it home safely.”
Emily put her phone down and turned to Justin. “I want to go visit a friend.”
Justin, remembering her friend from the bar last night, frowned. “No.”
Emily stood frozen, wrestling with her thoughts, before reluctantly stepping forward and planting a quick kiss on his cheek. “I’ll be back before dark.”
Justin lowered his g
