Chapter 36 : A little longer

Kane

Emily has been silent since this morning. We haven't really had any serious fights at all lately. I believe she's upset about the contract expiring.

Fuck!

I didn't even try to remember that until I found her lost.

"You know our schedule slowed down for work and everything because of your health issues," as I start the conversation abruptly, she slightly shudders as if she was lost in deep thought.

"Huh!" She puts the comb back and gapes at me.

"Well, yeah," I stutter, rubbing the back of my head and ignoring eye contact with her. "And then suddenly the partnership with Stanford was cancelled. I think we'll need a few more days to work on the final project and everything"

"Okay," she mutters, lowering her eyes.

"Everything, Emily," I repeat.

Her eyes lift to me drastically, filled with both surprise and a bit of confusion. Seems like she understands what I'm trying to say, but she's unable to be sure about it.

I step closer to her and lean down, collecting my wallet from the