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Chapter Twenty-Seven: Unspoken Bonds

Emma's POV

The elegant dining room was filled with the aroma of roasted chicken, mingling with the faint scent of wildflowers from the garden. Susan had outdone herself, as always. My stomach rumbled, but my appetite was overshadowed by a gnawing worry twisting through me. Nicholas hadn't shown up yet.

I glanced at the grandfather clock, its ticking sound only amplifying my unease. "Where is he?" I muttered under my breath.

I decided I couldn't wait any longer. Leaving the warm haven of the dining room, I ventured up the carpeted staircase, each step echoing my anxiety. Nicholas's bedroom door was slightly ajar, the light inside glowing softly. I knocked gently but received no response. Pushing the door open with a hesitant hand, I found Nicholas seated at his desk, engrossed in paperwork.

"You didn't come to dinner," I said softly, stepping further into the room.

Nicholas didn't look up immediately. After a pause, he replied, "I had Susan bring me mine."

The sight of him s
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