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I just sat there, staring at Emmerson. My tongue felt heavy like it was weighed down by all that I couldn’t bring myself to say.

“Come on, what is it?” Emerson urged, his voice softer now, careful. “Tell me whatever it is. We can go through it together.”

But there was fear in his eyes. A fear that told me he was bracing himself for the worst.

I opened my mouth, but no words came out.

Before I could even attempt to find them, Trey spoke up.

“We’re still waiting for the results. There hasn’t been a concrete answer yet.”

Emerson exhaled, his shoulders losing a fraction of their tension.

“What do you mean, concrete answer? What did the doctor say? What could it be?”

“It’s fine,” I said quickly, nodding as I squeezed his hand. “Just wait for the results.”

He looked at me, then at our intertwined fingers, and for some reason, my hands were trembling.

Then he turned to Trey. “Treyson, can I talk to you aside for a minute?”

Panic spiked in my chest. I clutched Emerson’s hand tighter.

“No.
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Ako it oh
Author please give us some more chapters today! It’s spring break!
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Ako it oh
Omg! I love it! Emerson and Mina-get married already! Maybe,it was Eric who has a problem ! So , Rita slept with another man!
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Awesome hahaha Eric
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