Chapter 68: Expect The Unexpected

~Emerald~

I raised my chin while staring him deep in his eyes. My blood began to boil as I looked at him. James reminds me of all the terrible things I experienced in the past. It's difficult to move on, especially when the reason behind your pain is actually in front of you now.

“I was right with my perception about you, James. You really—”

“I only wanted to gain your trust,” he replied just before I could finish my sentence. “That's what I wanted for everything I did now, Emerald.”

Seems that my legs trembled as I listened to his words. I was expecting a negative thought about James, but then he would say that to me. He has actually a different thought and this made me speechless.

I was about to open my mouth when I heard knocks from the door. I ended my breakfast by drinking a glass of water and walked towards the door. My head turned at James, and then I looked at him.

He understood what I meant, so he walked inside the room with Jacob in his arms. This time, I decided to face