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THIRD PERSON’S POVAfter Emily finally disappeared through the hospital doors, Kathy remained in the hallway for a few seconds, staring after her with a mixture of anger and disbelief. She could hardly believe Emily had actually had the nerve to come to the hospital after everything she had done to Jake and their family. Even now, Kathy could still remember the humiliation her brother had endured during his marriage, the countless times Emily had made him feel as though he was not good enough for her, and the way she had treated his struggles as though they were embarrassing. Kathy's hands tightened at her sides as she thought about it, and the more she remembered, the hotter her anger became.She finally turned away and returned to the room. The moment she entered, her expression softened as her eyes landed on her mother. The older woman was still sleeping peacefully, her breathing steady and much calmer than it had been days earlier, but Kathy couldn’t stop herself from worryin
Chapter 28
Kathy took in a deep breath.Her chest ached as she said those words. The admission seemed to cost her something."I judged Jake." She continued. "I judged your family. I was wrong."Kathy's expression did not soften."You should have realized that before you hurt him." Kathy said soldly.Emily sighed "I know."For a few seconds, the hallway was silent.Then Kathy spoke again. "People can change."Emily looked up, feeling hopeful.Kathy's expression remained hard."But changing doesn't mean the people you hurt have to forgive you."Emily slowly nodded."I understand.""No, you don't."Kathy turned toward the room."My mother is finally sleeping peacefully.""Jake finally has some peace.""And you're here because you suddenly feel guilty."Emily shook her head."I'm here because I wanted to apologize to her directly."Kathy blocked the doorway."You won't."Emily stared at her."Please.""No.""I won't disturb her.""You already disturbed enough."Emily felt humiliation spreading throu
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Emily decided to take matters into her own hands.She had to take charge of the situation, if only to find out what the hell was going on.She arrived at the hospital shortly after noon, but unlike the last time she had come, she did not arrive in a chauffeur-driven luxury car or wearing the polished business clothes that usually made people turn their heads. She had chosen a simple cream sweater, dark trousers, and a pair of flat shoes, hoping that dressing down would make her presence feel less intimidating. Her hair was tied loosely behind her head, and she wore almost no jewelry. Even her usual confident expression was missing, replaced by a nervousness she could not completely hide.She remained inside her car for several minutes after the driver stopped at the entrance. The hospital building stood in front of her, exactly as she remembered it, but walking inside this time felt strangely difficult. She had spent the entire morning thinking about what she wanted to say to Jake's m
Chapter 26
Her phone vibrated inside her handbag. Emily pulled it out and looked at the screen. Another notification about the viral video appeared. She stared at the image for several seconds before opening it. Jake's face appeared again on the screen, calm and expressionless while people around him reacted with shock to the black gold card. The sight of him made something twist painfully inside her chest. She remembered the man from their marriage, the man who used to wait outside her office with cheap takeout because he wanted to surprise her after work.She remembered how proud he had been whenever he managed to earn a little extra money. She remembered the way he used to talk about their future. She remembered how she had eventually stopped listening. Emily locked her phone and placed it back into her handbag. "I need to leave," she said. Charles nodded, knowing that trying to stop her would only make things worse. "Emily," he called before she reached the door.She stopped but did not turn
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Emily interrupted almost instantly."I already know what you're going to say. I was young. I was stubborn. You thought he'd change."Charles shook his head again. "No."Emily frowned more deeply. "Then what?"Charles let out a long breath. "When I encouraged that marriage..it wasn't simply because I believed he was a good man."Emily blinked."What are you talking about?"Charles lowered his eyes briefly."There was another reason."Emily's heartbeat quickened.She suddenly had the uncomfortable feeling that everything she believed about her past was about to change.Charles leaned back in his chair."You were too young to remember.""But many years ago...""Our family went through an extremely difficult period."Emily remained silent.He continued quietly."The company was struggling.""Several business decisions failed.""We faced enormous financial pressure."Emily stared at him."You never told me that."Charles gave a small, bitter smile."I didn't want you worrying about adult p
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Third Person's POVThe Whitfield family estate was unusually quiet before sunrise.A thin layer of morning mist drifted over the perfectly trimmed gardens, wrapping the sprawling mansion in a pale gray haze. Normally, the estate felt grand and welcoming, but this morning it seemed cold and lifeless. Even the servants walked through the halls more quietly than usual, as though they sensed that something unpleasant was about to happen.Emily's black sedan rolled through the iron gates shortly after six in the morning.She stepped out wearing a tailored beige coat over yesterday's business clothes. She had barely slept after watching the viral video of Jake at Cartier. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw the same image replaying in her mind—the luxury boutique manager bowing respectfully toward the man she had once called her husband.A housekeeper quietly opened the front door."Good morning, Miss Emily."Emily forced a faint smile."Where's my father?""He's waiting in the study."
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