Chapter 4

　The sky darkened, and it began to rain.

　　Emily was about to drive back to the hotel when she realized that she had a flat tire. She waited for a long time and still couldn't get a taxi and she was drenched in the rain.

　　She kicked the tire angrily.

　　Emily thought about Bennett's death, the night five years ago, and her dead babies. She broke down.

　　She crouched in the rain and pressed her head against her arms. Her tears mingled with the rain and ran down her face.

　　Then, a car slowly stopped in front of her. The window was down. It was Derek.

　　"Get in the car," said Derek.

　　Emily bit her lower lip. She didn't like his tone.

　　"No, thanks, Mr. Scott." She quickly wiped her tears, though her eyes were still red.

　　"Really? You lied to Aaron just now. He's still waiting for you," Derek said with a gloomy expression.

　　Then, Aaron's little head popped out of the window, and he looked at Emily with his big eyes.

　　Emily didn't know what to say.

　　So, she compromised.

　　She got into the car while Aaron kept staring at her.

　　After Emily got in, Aaron lay in her arms and soon fell asleep, his little hands clinging to her clothes.

　　Ian sat on the other side and asked curiously, "Emily, do you like Derek?"

　　"No, Ian, I don't like Derek," Emily said with a smile.

　　"Why?" Ian sat up. He found it hard to believe because Derek was tall and handsome and took charge of the Scott family.

　　"Derek is the best, Emily," Ian said seriously.

　　Ian looked serious and Emily wanted him to relax.

　　She joked, "Derek is too serious. I prefer sweet boys like you and Aaron."

　　Ian flushed and said proudly, "You're right. Aaron and I are more lovely."

　　Derek's face darkened. He did not want to wake Aaron and only glared at Emily as if to warn her not to talk nonsense.

　　Emily and Ian enjoyed their chatting and did not pay attention to Derek.

　　When they arrived at the Scott's, both Aaron and Ian had fallen asleep.

　　Derek opened the car door. Emily carried Aaron out. Then, he turned back to Ian.

　　Emily followed him to the children's room. They tuck in the boys after putting them on their beds.

　　Emily then prepared to leave.

　　"Miss Hopkinson," Derek stopped Emily. "Please come with me."

　　Emily followed him downstairs to the living room.

　　"Miss Hopkinson, I want you to be Aaron's nanny. How much should I pay you for this job? Just give me a number," Derek asked bluntly.

　　Emily wasn't surprised since she noticed that Aaron had autism. But she also needed to take care of Chris and Diane.

　　"Thanks, but no. I have a job." Emily refused.

　　"I'll pay you fifteen times more." Derek's face looked sullen. He didn't like people rejecting him.

　　"Mr. Scott, I don't want the job. I've already made it clear. Did you forget that I just ruined your engagement party?" Emily asked in a mad tone.

　　"Years ago, you did something bad, so you have to bear the consequences. Besides, you had never taken care of Bennett when he got ill," said Derek as he looked at her.

　　His words enraged Emily. As if transformed into a she-wolf, she seized Derek's collar and pushed him against the wall.

　　Derek's body hit the wall with a loud thud.

　　"Shut up. You had no idea what really happened!" Emily was furious that her eyes turned red.

　　Derek was also enraged and wanted to give her a lesson.

　　He seized Emily by the wrists and neck. He was so close to Emily that he could hear her quick breathing.

　　Suddenly, he could smell her. It was like the dew on the pine needles under the moon, which reminded him of the night five years ago. Derek paused.

　　Since he stopped, Emily took the chance and stomped on his foot.

　　Derek let go of his grip in pain, and she immediately ran away.

　　She must get back to the hotel soon. Chris and Diane needed her. Emily thought as she ran.

　　Emily returned to the hotel. As she opened the door, she heard Chris and Diane's voices.

　　"Mommy, you are back. Why have you been out for so long?" Chris and Diane ran into Emily's arms.

　　"I miss you too," Emily said as she kissed Chris and Diane on their faces.

　　"Mommy, were you caught in the rain?" Chris noticed that Emily's hair was still dripping with water.

　　"Mommy, why didn't you wait for the rain to stop?" Diane asked.

　　Emily didn't want to tell Chris and Diane about her trouble. She wanted them to grow up unburdened.

　　"It was raining, so I was worried that you might be afraid," Emily said gently.

　　"I'm not afraid," Diane replied softly.

　　Chris held Emily's hand and pulled her into the bathroom.

　　"Mommy, you should take a hot shower. Here is the towel," said Chris.

　　He did not know what had happened to her today, but he could tell that she was in a bad mood.

　　He wanted to take good care of his mom and Diane.

　　When Emily came out of the shower, she saw a glass of hot milk on the table. She knew it must be Chris.

　　"Mommy, the milk is for you." Chris took the cup to her.

　　Emily was happy whenever she saw Chris and Diane. She was no longer upset.

　　"Thanks. My sweet boy." She kissed Chris on the forehead.

　　"And me," Diane said in a hurry.

　　"That's right." Emily also kissed Diane.

　　At that moment, she was very grateful to the man from back then. At least, he gave her two little angels.

　　"Mommy, I've picked a company for Diane. They make children's clothing and the quality is good, and so is their offer." Chris brought over a file.

　　Chris was only four years old, but he was a genius. So, he had no problem reading the contract.

　　"I think Chris made a good choice for me," Diane said.

　　"I'm sorry, sweeties. I should be the one doing this." Emily felt bad.

　　Diane was a child star, so she often received offers from advertising companies. Emily would select suitable companies for Diane.

　　"Don't say that, Mommy. We are happy that we can help."

　　Emily hugged Chris and Diane, then he picked up the file and started reading it.

　　Emily checked through the file carefully and she didn't have any terms to add.

　　"I don't see any problems with it. I think it's good too. I'm proud of you," Emily said gently as she held Chris and Diane.

　　"Great! Shall we go to the company and sign the contract tomorrow?" Diane said excitedly.

　　"Sure. Now, go to sleep," Emily said as she tucked Chris and Diane in.

　　"Good night, Mommy."