Chapter 118

“And me, where do I fall in?” Emily questioned Mike, who gazed at her intently.

“Nowhere. You only need to remain there as the maid Richard likes. Honestly, I don’t see any other way out”, Mike said sincerely, picking up a stone and flinging it into the river.

“You don’t think he would choose love over his reputation, do you?”

Emily’s heart was beating out of her chest as she asked him that one question that always popped up in her mind.

She would rather not be a trash that would be shoved aside once the need arrived. All she wanted was the recognition and respect she was certain that she deserved.

“You should answer me. What do you think Richard would do in a situation like this? He loves me and I love him too, but he is obsessed with his reputation and what people would think or say about him” Emily poured out her heart to Mike who listened attentively.

“I guess Richard is having a tough time now. Things must be heated for him”, Mike divulged and took in a deep breath.

“Why? What d