ログインEmilyWe burst through the hospital emergency room doors, both of us breathless from running from the parking lot."Phil Thompson!" Alex said urgently to the nurse at the desk. "Our son was brought in with a high fever. Where is he?"The nurse checked her computer. "Emergency Room 4. Down the hall and to the right. Dr. Harrison is with him now."We ran down the hallway, our footsteps echoing off the sterile walls. I could hear my own heartbeat pounding in my ears.When we reached ER 4, we found Nathaniel standing outside with Lucas and Lily. Both children's faces were streaked with tears."Mummy!" Lily ran to me, and I caught her in my arms. "Phil is really sick. They won't let us see him.""I know, sweetheart. I know." I held her tight, then reached for Lucas, who pressed against my other side. "You both did exactly the right thing by calling me."Alex was already trying to get past Nathaniel to the door, but a nurse stepped out and blocked his path."Mr. Thompson, you can't go in ye
EmilyI woke up slowly, awareness creeping in gradually like the gentle morning light filtering through the curtains. I was warm, comfortable, wrapped in soft sheets that smelled like Alex, a mixture of his cologne and something uniquely him.My eyes fluttered open, and I realized I was alone in the bed.For a moment, panic gripped me. Had last night been a dream? Had I imagined the reconciliation, the lovemaking, the whispered promises?But no, I was in Alex's bed, in his room, and I could hear sounds coming from downstairs. The clatter of dishes, the opening and closing of cabinets, and footsteps moving around the kitchen.I smiled and stretched, feeling muscles I hadn't used in years pleasantly sore. Last night was... incredible. Perfect. Everything I had been missing for six years without even fully realizing it.Alex and I had reconnected in every possible way, emotionally, mentally, and physically. We had talked, laughed, made love, and fallen asleep wrapped in each other's arm
Alex After he left, Emily collapsed against me, sobbing."I'm so sorry," she said over and over. "I'm so sorry I didn't believe you. I'm so sorry I walked away from you at your mother's funeral. I'm so sorry...""Shh," I said, holding her tight. "It's okay. We're okay. We're going to figure out who did this, and we're going to make sure it never happens again.""Someone really hates us," she whispered. "Someone really wants to destroy what we have.""But they won't succeed. Because we're stronger than that. We're stronger together than we've ever been apart."She pulled back to look at me, her eyes red and swollen. "I love you, Alex. I love you so much. And I'm so scared of losing you.""You're never going to lose me. I promise you that." I cupped her face in my hands. "Emily, I want to take you somewhere tonight. Somewhere special. Just the two of us. We need time to reconnect, to remind ourselves why we're fighting so hard for this.""What about the children?""Nathaniel can watch
Alex Finally, she sent me a text: "Stop calling me. I need time."I texted back: "I have proof. Security footage, medical tests, everything. Please let me show you. Please give me a chance to explain."There was a long pause before she replied: "Fine. Come to my house tomorrow at 2 PM. Bring your evidence.".......The next afternoon, I arrived at Emily's mansion at exactly 2 PM. This time, she answered the door herself.She looked beautiful but tired, with dark circles under her eyes that suggested she hadn't been sleeping well either."Come in," she said without warmth.I followed her into the living room. Nathaniel was there too, sitting in a chair with his arms crossed, watching me like a hawk."Does he need to be here?" I asked Emily."Yes," she said firmly. "Nathaniel is my friend and advisor. Whatever you have to show me, you can show us both."I didn't like it, but I wasn't in a position to argue.I set up my laptop on the coffee table and pulled up the security footage. "Thi
AlexThe day after my mother's funeral was the worst day of my life.Worse than when I thought Emily had moved on six years ago. Worse than the divorce with Vanessa. Worse than the accident that put me in a coma.Because this time, I was losing Emily, and it was happening right in front of me, and there was nothing I could do to stop it.I barely slept that night. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw the hurt on Emily's face when she walked into that ballroom. The betrayal in her eyes. The way she had looked at me was like I was a stranger.By dawn, I couldn't take it anymore. I got dressed, checked on the children who were still asleep, and drove to Emily's house.I had to make her understand. I had to show her the truth.When I pulled up to her mansion, the sun was just rising. I knew it was early, too early for an unexpected visit but I couldn't wait another minute.I rang the doorbell and waited.The door opened, but it wasn't Emily. It was Nathaniel.He was wearing casual clothes,
Emily "Don't touch me.""Emily...""I said, don't touch me!" Tears were streaming down my face now. "I trusted you, Alex. After everything, I trusted you. And you broke that trust.""I didn't! I swear on my mother's grave, I did not betray you. Someone is trying to destroy us. Someone drugged me, set up that scene, made sure you would walk in at the right moment to see it...""Or maybe you're just making excuses. Maybe you wanted her all along, and you finally gave in to it.""No." He grabbed my shoulders, holding me firmly but gently. "No, Emily. I love you. Only you. I have only ever loved you.""Let me go.""Not until you hear me. Not until you...""Alex, let me..."He suddenly sealed my lips with his kiss, cutting me off. His lips crashed against mine. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me against him, and he kissed me like his life depended on it.For a moment, one traitorous moment, I kissed him back. Because my body remembered him, remembered us, remembered how right it felt







