Chapter 51

As Jared promised, he picked Emily up at the airport because she asked him to. Not because she wants to take advantage of Jared's attention but because she needs a handhold to strengthen her morale at this time.

Too many things had surprised her lately. Some men made her a little uneasy. Although with Alex and Jared, Emily can be calm, but not with Jeffry.

Jeffry seemed to approach Emily too aggressively. Even just a few times meeting and he already dared to express his interest in Emily.

"You kept your promise to tell me. I thought you'd shy away because of what I said," Jared said as he drove his vehicle. Emily only flashed a faint smile.

Emily stared at the handsome face of the man beside her for a moment, his long hair tied up neatly, mesmerizing. Jared had always made women hold their breath every time he passed them.

"There's nothing I need to avoid from you, Jared. You're like a big brother to me." Emily finally answered after taking in the sight of her adopted brother.

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