CHAPTER 420

Emily’s POV

The situation was dire, and I appreciated his offer. But as he stepped closer, his expression filled with a desperate kind of resolve, I knew I couldn’t accept his help.

“Your house?” I repeated, still trying to process what he was suggesting.

I shook my head firmly. “Thank you, Antoine, but Phoebe and I are fine. We’re already planning to move to a bigger apartment soon. It will give us more space, and I can set up a work area there.”

Antoine’s face fell, looking very disappointed. “I see,” he said quietly. “I just wanted to make things easier for you.”

“I appreciate that,” I said sincerely. But in my head, a hundred possibilities and questions were running.

I certainly can’t stay under one roof with him again! No way! That would never work under any circumstances. And what about Phoebe? Also, that could be risky because it might be easier for Isabelle to have access to Jared!

Antoine took a deep breath and nodded reluctantly. “Okay. I understand. If that’s what you need