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60. Emmett
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2024-12-09 07:01:35EMMETT'S POV
."Why do I have to be present at this gathering?" I asked taking a seat opposite my parents. Kevin was seated close to them, and Granny King was beside me."Your mother..." My father cleared his throat. "She made a disclosure and I think we need to talk about it." He turned to his wife as an open invitation."It's about Leila." Mom started and I stood up immediately."I'm getting the fuck out of here. "Not going to sit down and listen to you all make my personal life a thing of general discussion.""Please." Mom let out. "Please Em, hear me out.""Sit son, hear us out," Dad added.I bit my lower lip and sank my ass back down. "As we all know, Leila is carrying my grandchild." Mom started, looking at anywhere but me. "We can't pretend this isn't good news. I apologize for bringing everyone out here, but I wanted us to discuss the way forward. A wedding in view between Em and Leila...""I'm not marrying her." I cut in. "It wa
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A Holiday Of Pain And Pleasure 75. Amber
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When I finally got back to Emmett's home, it was evening already and I was totally exhausted. Wynne took the car keys to park the car. "Is Emmett home?" I asked him. "Just got back." He replied with a small smile. "Thank you," I said and paused. "Not just for now, for always. For your kindness. For saving me the other day. Emmett told me." "It's my job, Amber." He replied. "You don't have to thank me, at all." "Still." I persisted. "You're welcome then." I flashed him a smile, adjusted my backpack with one hand, then left for the house. After dropping my bag, I found Emmett in his home office, frowning at his computer screen. "Can I come in?" I asked, tapping at his door. When he lifted his face from the computer screen, he caught my eyes and a soothing smile spread across his face, warming my heart. "Please." He replied, gesturing to the empty seat in his office. "You seem busy," I noted. "I could go and maybe check on you later." He shook his head. "No, I'm good with
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