Chapter 6

Emily took out her phone and sent Justin a message. “Stop by Villa One when you have a moment. Let’s settle things between us so you can go back to your precious first love.”

After hitting send, she prepared to leave the hospital.

“Miss Yates, may I speak with you for a moment?” Suddenly, Emma was beside her, having wheeled herself over without Justin in sight.

“We don’t really know each other,” Emily replied, feeling awkward.

“Miss Yates, I’ve just been away from Justin for three years. I wanted to ask you how he’s been and if he’s been eating and sleeping well. He couldn’t find me, so I’m sure he must’ve been terribly sad,” Emma said, her frail voice laced with a hint of smugness, as if she was savoring her importance to him.

“If you want to know, ask Justin directly.”

“He won’t tell me. He’s worried it would make me anxious.”

Emily saw no point in continuing the conversation and turned to leave.

Suddenly, behind her, Emma’s voice rose in a frantic shout, her tears streaming