The Heiress Curse; Reborn For A Cause
She couldn’t say it, not to him, but Ross’s absence in her life gnawed at her, and the idea that she’d been erased didn’t feel like it was some choice, it felt sinister.
Still, she forced a smile, because that’s what Liz, what Emma, was supposed to do. “Thank you, Mr. Bekkali. That helps more than you know.”
His grin returned, if dimmer. “You are welcome, always. But Emma–” His tone deepened. “Be careful where you dig. Some doors, once opened, do not close again.”
The call ended soon after, leaving Emma staring at her reflection in the blank screen.
She hugged her knees to her chest and let herself laugh, just a little. A broken laugh.
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