Chapter 44

“How is your darling husband doing? I guess he is strong and back up on his feet."

Harper had asked Emma earlier in the day when they met.

“Oh please, don't bring him up. Isn't he your friend also? You can ask him yourself."

“Why? Still jealous?” She giggled, laughing at Emma.

“You know, I think I know Adriel very well. He loves you so much and it is not anything of that sort you are thinking of. Once Adriel loves a person, he gives his heart out to the person fully."

“Come on, girl, don't even compare yourself to Maya. How can that ugly duckling match up to your beauty? Thank goodness for the makeup and touches she does. That's her only source of beauty.”

"Harper, I have told you before, it is not about physical appearance. And even if it was, Maya has a beauty that goes beyond skin-deep."

Harper snorted, rolling her eyes. "Please, spare me the details. I know Adriel's type, and it is definitely not Maya."

“Don't you think you should talk to him? I know how it feels like to be a jea