Chapter 16

"Good morning."

"Good morning, Adriel. Thank you for yesterday."

Emma walked in to the living room to meet Adriel seated on the sofa.

"You don't have to thank me for it. It is what I should do."

"Oh, aren't you going to work today?" She asked when she looked at her watch to see it was past the time he left for work.

"I don't think I would go today. I would just stay behind and watch you."

"But I am fine now."

"I didn't say you aren't fine. I just want to make sure you don't go to work and do anything stressful."

"You can have your staff watch over me. You shouldn't mix business with pleasure."

There was a glint of sadness in Adriel's eyes for a while but he covered it quickly with a smile.

"Besides, you still need to find out who is behind your troubles. Shouldn't you?"

"Of course, I should."

"I will get my assistant to come over to help you with anything you need."

"I am absolutely fine and I can handle myself so you don't have to worry about anything."

Adriel nodded and left off to