Chapter 17

Emily's POV;

I came to Mr Hamilton's house and rushed to the room. I dropped on the bed and started crying. I thought everything was over when I stepped out of the orphanage but it turned out just worse when Colton came back alive. I don't want Mr Hamilton to know about my past. I don't want to ruin the life I'm having now. even if it's for two years. Why does my life is so fucked up? I stuffed my face into the pillow and cried like a baby. When I heard someone knocking on the door, I wiped away the tears and got up. I didn't know who it could be but I hoped it wasn't Mr Hamilton. But I was wrong. It was Mr Hamilton who was standing in front of me. What is he doing here? He's supposed to be in his office, right?

"Mr Hamilton?"

He touched my skin under the eye and asked while caressing it, "Did you cry?" His voice sounded concerned.

"No." I lied. I hated lying to him. It felt disgusting.

He took the tissue in front of him and dabbed it around while saying, "What happened? Did you fi