Chapter 13

(Emily’s POV).

“Oh ... what's going to happen?” I asked him.

Even though he sounded so obviously pouncing on me with his words, and even though I probably knew what he meant, I chose to respond.

Every now and then I would look at him and he would just stand there with his jaw twitching as if he was holding something inside.

I also tried to act casual and didn't say anything when he ignored me. I thought I might have caused him trouble by holding something inside him that I couldn't help.

When the car pulled into my driveway, we got out together and I looked at him while letting out my breath. “Want to visit for a while? Maybe some tea will make you feel better?” I asked him.

He raised one eyebrow and nodded. We went inside the house and I was surprised when the maid opened the door without me opening it myself with my spare key. I thought they'd come back after cleaning the house, but they didn't. And I guess I didn't need to ask Mike because I didn't want to make him have to explain