Chapter 22

(Emily’s POV).

“Thank you, Laura. I just hoped everything would go according to plan,” I said, trying to remain optimistic.

“You know, I was the one who should be thanked for making him see how beautiful the world could be when he loved someone.”

Laura grasped my hand with conviction. “I'm sure Mike made a lot of progress. Once that plan was complete, you'd get your company back, and we'd be one step closer to securing everything for you and your father.”

Her confidence was infectious, and I found myself smiling despite the gravity of the situation.

“I just hoped my father would understand the decision I made. I wanted him to know the truth from me, but sometimes I worried that it was too much for him to handle.”

Laura's eyes softened. “He was proud of you, Emily. Even though he couldn’t show it like he used to, I was sure he had been following everything closely. And now that you are married to Mike, things will be even better.”

I nodded, taking a deep breath. “I hoped so. I knew Mik