Emily blinked rapidly before clearing her throat. She glanced around checking in case someone saw them just now. “I should go,” she whispered. “Yeah,” he replied, though he didn’t move. She walked past him, but just before she reached the door, she turned back. “see you tonight " she said, Then slipped out, leaving him with the smallest smile tugging at his lips. ********** Unknown Location Alex eyes narrowed as she stared at the strange but familiar lady in the picture. Her hair was blue, with thick makeup and slutty dress but one thing caught her attention...those eyes, she can never forget them even in a thousand years to come. " Emily??" " Is this really the Emily that I know" she asked staring at Trevor with wide eyes. He nodded " You know her as Emily but I knew her as grey eyes..." " Tell me everything you know Trevor and I mean everything" Alex demanded angrily. If she could prove Emily was a slut then maybe just maybe Ryan would turn his back on Emily and b
Lily smiled as she nibbled on her breakfast, her mind replaying the events of last night like her favorite scene in a romance movie. She could still feel the heat of his kisses, the way his touch lingered warmly on her skin. A soft giggle escaped her lips. "What's so funny, Aunt Lily?" Zander asked, his curious gray eyes fixed on her. "Huh?" Lily blinked, snapping out of her daydream. "You've been smiling non-stop. Are Grandma's pancakes that good?" "Well, I... of course!" she said, laughing nervously. "The food is too delicious. That's why I’m smiling." Just then, footsteps echoed down the stairs. "Good morning. I'm off to work," Emily said, pecking the twins on their cheeks before heading for the door. "Emily, wait!" Lily called, jumping up and hurrying after her. Emily turned at the door, raising a brow. "What is it?" Lily smirked as she leaned in. "Are you really that excited about going to work? Or…" she dropped her voice to a whisper, "…to see your boyfriend?" "Stop it
Chapter 58Emily glanced at the two men glaring at each other, her hands were already hurting from their tight grip. "Let go of me, it hurts!" she exclaimed, and they released her immediately."Are you okay?" they asked in unison, which only annoyed Ryan further. "Why do you care if she's hurt?" he snapped at Landon. "She's been my best friend for two decades, of course I care!" He answered and the two resumed their glaring contest.Emily intervened, stepping between them. "Alright, that's enough. Cut it out." She turned to Ryan. "Why are you here?"Ryan furrowed his brows. "Is that even important right now?" His gaze flicked back to Landon. "I just saw someone asking my girlfriend out."Landon chuckled, which infuriated him. "What's so funny?" "You keep repeating she's your girlfriend like you're trying to convince yourself. If you're not even sure about yourself, then maybe you shouldn't be together." Ryan's anger boiled over. He snarled, grabbing Landon by the collar. Emily gasp
Episode 57 Taste and TableLily skipped into the restaurant with a smile on her face. Her bright hazel eyes shone brightly and filled enthusiasm. As she entered the kitchen, the employees couldn't help but turn their heads, drawn in by her infectious energy."Wow, Lily, you're beaming today!" Maria exclaimed, wiping her flour-dusted hands on her apron.Tom looked up from the stove and smiled. "That smile of yours could light up the whole kitchen. What's got you so happy?" Lily rolled her eyes Playfully, " oh please guys. I always smile like this..." she said. "Really? You look like you just won the lottery" maria added but she just smiled and shook her head. "Oh, it's nothing," she said, trying to brush it off. " Where's Landon?"" He's in his office" Tom answered and she nodded before taking her leave.Lily knocked twice but got no response, so she opened the door and found Landon sitting at his desk, staring intently at something in his hand. He seemed completely absorbe
Episode 56 Alex's Place Alex tapped her feet anxiously as she looked at her phone screen, her eyes scanning the list of trending topics. She was afraid Sophia had carried out her threat of exposing her to the public and now, she was terrified that her name would suddenly appear on the list, her reputation ruined forever. She bit her nails, her mind racing with worst case scenarios. " That bitch.." she cursed silently as she remembered Sophia words at the station yesterday. ' I asked you to send me a lawyer not send yourself' ' if you don't get me out of here then I'll expose all your dirty little Secrets to the public so that everyone will see just how bitchy you really are, be warned Alex!' " Argh I can't take this anymore" Alex said ruffling her hair frustratedly." Alex!...Alex!" She heard Ethan's voice and her heart jumped into her stomach, from his voice she could tell he was very angry. " Ethan... gosh why's he here" she stood up nervously. Ethan barged
Episode 55 " Boss is leaving?...but why?" Emily asked still not believing what pat just said to her. " Why does he want to leave the country? The case have been solved already!" She added but pat responded with a scoff." Don't be so naive, even if the case have been solved it doesn't change the fact that Ryan took on a risky decision all because of you" pat said coming closer to her " my uncle got furious with his behavior and is now sending him away!" She half yelled, tears already welling up in her eyes. Emily Shaked her head slowly before looking at her " can't you stop him? Am sure he won't go if he doesn't want to..." " You think we haven't tried that" pat cut her off " my aunt and I have tried to convince him but he won't budge and do you know why?" She asked but Emily just stared at her." Because he's broken Emily, Tyler told me about you two....look am not forcing you to love my cousin since love can't be forced but at the same time, what you're doing to him is so unfair