Chapter Twenty-Seven: Emma's POV

“Daniel.” I said and ran a hand through my hair. “What are you doing here?” I asked nervously as he continued to stare at me intensely.

Then like a switch, a warm smile crept into his cheeks.

“Father told me you were up. And I missed breakfast this morning because I had to go for a business inspection, so I came to check up on you. How do you feel this morning?” He asked as he walked up to me.

I breathed out a short sigh of relief, because it meant he didn’t overhear my conversation with my Dad.

“Is everything okay, Emma? You look a little bit distracted.” He asked again and I shook my head.

“Oh no, it's nothing. I guess, I am still quite traumatized by my experience with your mistress.” I said.

“Stop calling her my mistress, Emma. Come on, Emily and I aren't in any relationship and you know that.” He scolded gently.

My plan to completely get rid of the idea of Emily was working.

“You were planning to divorce me and go back to her. Weren’t you?” I asked and he sighed.

“I apologiz