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RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Fifty Two
Emma’s POVThe days after the gala had been a haze of emotions, a relentless tug-of-war between my past and my present.No matter how hard I tried to ignore it, Sam’s words clung to me like an old melody I couldn’t forget but I once had a life with Jeff, although it crumbled, we still had it.But Sam was right about one thing in the midst of my current confusion and that was that, he was the father of my children. No matter how much time had passed, that fact wouldn’t change.And that truth gnawed at me.I lay awake for nights, staring at the ceiling, thinking about what it would mean for Jason and Anna to meet him. Would they like him? Would they feel an instant connection, or would they shy away from him like he was a stranger? Because that’s exactly what he was to them, a stranger.Still, something in my heart whispered that I owed them this.So, before I could talk myself out of it, I picked up my phone and sent the text.Emma: I’ve been thinking, you should meet them.The respons
Last Updated : 2025-01-31RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Fifty Three
Jeff’s POVI sat in my study long after Emma had gone to bed, staring at the dim glow of my desk lamp, my thoughts a tangled mess.Tonight had been a wake-up call.I had spent the past months trying to repair the damage I had done to my marriage, trying to prove to Emma that I had changed, that I was ready to be the husband and father I should have been from the start, but no matter how hard I tried, I felt like I was losing her.And now, Sam was back.I clenched my fists, the name alone igniting a slow burn of anger deep in my gut.I had spent years avoiding the reality of my mistakes, but I couldn’t avoid them anymore, Sam had been there when I had pushed Emma away.He had been there when she had needed someone. He had been there when I had been too caught up in my pride and resentment to be the man she deserved.And now, because of my failures, I was at risk of losing everything.I leaned forward, resting my elbows on my desk, exhaling slowly. If I wanted to fix this, if I wanted t
Last Updated : 2025-02-02RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Fifty Four
Emma’s POVI was at home, in the space Jeff had kindly cleared up and told me I could use as an office, sifting through paperwork when my phone vibrated beside me. I glanced at the screen and felt my stomach tighten.It was a text from Sam.I hesitated for a moment before picking it up. We hadn’t spoken much outside of work lately, not since Jeff had started trying to rebuild things between us and yet, here he was, reaching out now.I tapped the notification, and his message appeared on the screen.Sam: Lunch? There’s something I want to talk to you about.I exhaled through my nose, debating whether to ignore it. Meeting Sam for lunch didn’t feel like the best idea, not with how complicated things had already become.Jeff had been making an effort, an effort that, if I was honest, I wasn’t sure how to handle just yet.Still, I wasn’t naive. Sam never reached out without a reason. Before I could overthink it, another message popped up.Sam: Before you say no, it’s just lunch. Nothing m
Last Updated : 2025-02-03RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Forty Four
Emma’s POVThe drive home was a blur.My hands gripped the steering wheel so tightly my knuckles ached, but I couldn’t bring myself to relax. My mind was spinning, replaying every word, every smirk, every calculated move Sam had made.He had played me.From the moment he sent that text, from the moment he sat across from Jeff in that restaurant, he had been pulling the strings and I had walked right into his trap.A shudder ran through me as his final words echoed in my head."I’ll do whatever it takes to get my kids Emma. Whatever. It. Takes."I swallowed hard, my stomach twisting with unease.What if he really could take them from me? Sam had money, and connections. He had the ability to paint me however he wanted in court, to manipulate the system in his favor. And worst of all? He knew exactly how to get inside my head.The thought made my throat tighten.I had never felt so powerless.By the time I pulled into the driveway, my body was running on autopilot. I barely registered t
Last Updated : 2025-02-06RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Forty Five
Emma’s POVThe morning of the custody hearing dawned clear and crisp. The kind of morning that should have felt peaceful, but instead, it carried an electric charge in the air, something almost tangible, like the quiet before a thunderstorm.For the past few weeks, Jeff, Valerie, and I had spent countless hours preparing for this day. Every document, every testimony, every shred of evidence that could prove I was the best person to raise my children had been carefully compiled.And now, it was time.But for some reason, instead of waking up with the usual knot of dread in my stomach, I felt confident.I didn’t know where the sudden surge of assurance came from, but as I stretched and got out of bed, I knew one thing, I was ready to fight.I walked down the hall to the twins' room, taking a deep breath before pushing the door open. Jason and Anna were curled up under their blankets, breathing softly in sleep. For a moment, I just stood there, watching them, feeling my heart swell with
Last Updated : 2025-02-06RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Forty Six
Emma’s POVThe sun was shining brilliantly, casting warm golden hues over the entire park. It was a perfect day, blue skies, a gentle breeze, and the sound of laughter from other park-goers in the distance.But none of that mattered more than what was happening here today, today was special.As I stood in the middle of the setup, scanning everything for what felt like the hundredth time, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed.Not in a bad way, though,no, this was the kind of overwhelming that filled you with gratitude, with love.The decorations were immaculate. Balloons of all colors floated in clusters, tied to every chair and post. A massive banner stretched across the entrance, reading "HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY, JASON & ANNA!" in bright, playful letters.Two long tables stood parallel to each other, one covered in shimmering pink for Anna’s princess theme, the other draped in blue, decorated with all things Paw Patrol for Jason.Jeff had truly outdone himself.I took a deep breath, press
Last Updated : 2025-02-07RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter Forty Seven
Emma’s POVFive years ago.I sat on the edge of our bed, my hands gripping the hem of my dress as I tried to steady my breathing, my entire body trembled from the confrontation earlier that morning.My husband, if I could call him that, we've been married for almost a year now and I have never felt like his wife or even felt like I was living with a husband, he had always made me feel unwelcomed and unwanted whenever I was in his presence.And today was just another day of him doing just that, he had done it again. He had torn into me with words so sharp, they had cut through me deeper than any blade ever could.“You’re pathetic Emma. A complete waste of space.” He had spat before storming out.That was Jeff, the man who had once vowed to love and cherish me, the man who now seemed to despise everything about me.I had spent the entire day trapped in my own mind, replaying his words over and over, trying to understand what I had done wrong this time, but the answer was always the same
Last Updated : 2025-02-07RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 48
Emma’s POVPresent DayThe hospital room was eerily silent. The air, thick with tension, made it hard to breathe. My hands trembled as I clutched the DNA test results, my heart slamming against my ribs.This couldn’t be real, it couldn’t be.I lifted my gaze slowly, my eyes shifting between the two men standing before me, Jeff and Sam.Jeff’s face was unreadable, his brows furrowed as if he was trying to make sense of what he was seeing, his hands were shoved into his pockets, his jaw tight.Sam, on the other hand, was furious. His nostrils flared, his fists clenched at his sides, his entire body radiated anger and betrayal, and his dark eyes burned with rage as he glared at me.“What the hell is this Emma?” Sam’s voice was low, dangerous.I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. My throat was dry, my mind racing.Sam snatched the paper from my hands and scanned the words again, his expression growing darker with each second. Then, he scoffed.“This has to be a joke,” he mutt
Last Updated : 2025-02-08
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RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 61
Emma’s POVI woke up to an unusual silence.I tried opening my eyes, blinking rapidly as sunlight was peeking into the room from behind the curtains, I stretched my hand across the bed, expecting to feel Jeff’s body beside me, but the space was empty.I sat up rubbing the sleep from my eyes, listening for any sounds from downstairs but the house was quiet, too quiet. That alone made my heart race.Slipping out of bed, I grabbed my robe and walked toward the hallway, "Jeff?"My voice called out in the silence, but there was no response.I checked the twins' rooms first, but their beds were made, untouched since the morning, that only deepened my confusion. Where had they all gone without telling me?I rushed back to the bedroom, grabbed my phone and immediately dialed Jeff’s number, it rang a few times before he finally picked up."Hey sweetheart." His voice was calm and steady, that was a good sign. "Jeff where are you? Where are the twins?" I asked, the concern in my voice was very
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 60
Emma’s POVThe house had never felt so heavy before.Even though the twins were back, safe and unharmed, a strange silence settled over our home, lingering in every corner, stretching between every conversation.It wasn’t the comforting quiet of peace but the unsettling silence of wounds too deep to be seen.Jason and Anna weren’t the same as well, I didn't expect them to be, if they were, I would be scared too.They had always been energetic, filling the house with their endless chatter, their giggles bouncing off the walls, their feet constantly thudding against the wooden floors as they ran from room to room.But now, they barely spoke unless spoken to.They flinched at the slightest sound, their tiny hands gripping mine or Jeff’s whenever they were startled. At night, they screamed in their sleep.The nightmares came more consistently, each one worse than the last. I would rush into their room, hold them close, whisper reassurances, but nothing seemed to help, I had never felt so
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 59
Emma’s POVThe warehouse loomed ahead, its rusted metal walls towering over us like the remnants of a forgotten war zone. The air was thick with tension, the weight of what was about to happen pressing heavily on my chest.The dim street lights cast long shadows across the cracked pavement, making the entire place feel colder, darker, more ominous.I tightened my grip on my phone, my heart pounding as I dialed Sam’s number. It rang once. Twice. Then his voice came through, laced with smug amusement.“Well, well, Emma,” he drawled, as if he were expecting my call, “Took you long enough. I was beginning to think you’d lost your nerve.”I exhaled sharply, keeping my voice steady even though my fingers trembled slightly, “This is your last chance Sam. Come out now, surrender. It’s over.”There was a pause, then a chuckle.“Over?” He repeated the word like it was some kind of joke, “You really think you have me cornered? That I’ll just walk out with my hands up, begging for mercy?”I force
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 58
3rd Person POV The air inside the apartment was thick with tension, the kind that clung to the walls and seeped into every breath. Jeff sat at the dining table, his hands pressed together, fingers interlocked, staring blankly at the scattered notes in front of him.Emma stood by the window, arms crossed, her eyes tracing patterns in the city skyline beyond. Ronan leaned against the counter, arms folded, silent but ever watchful.The three of them had spent hours going over their options, trying to find a new angle, a fresh lead, anything that would give them an advantage over Sam, but so far, they had nothing.It had been days since Sam’s last demand and the eerie silence that followed had only made Emma more restless.He had told Jeff to sign over Anderson Industries, a demand so outrageous that she had expected immediate retaliation when Jeff refused to comply, but instead, nothing.No threats. No follow-up. No new moves. Just silence.Emma wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or a
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 57
Emma’s POVThe tension in the apartment was thick, heavy like a storm cloud that refused to break. The air buzzed with almost tangible electricity as Jeff and his team methodically prepared for the mission.Guns were checked, magazines were loaded, and communication devices were tested. Tactical vests were strapped on, each movement precise, and rehearsed.No one spoke unless it was necessary, their focus absolute. This wasn’t just a simple operation, it was a mission to bring the kids home and every man in the room understood the weight of that responsibility.I stood on the sidelines, watching them move like a well-oiled machine, but unlike them, my thoughts were restless.My instincts, sharp and insistent, screamed that something was wrong.I couldn’t pinpoint why but there was an undeniable sense of unease curling in my gut, growing stronger with each passing second.It wasn’t just nerves or anxiety about the danger. No, this was different. It felt like a warning, a whisper of imp
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 56
Emma’s POVThe silence between Jeff and me stretched long and heavy, thick with unspoken thoughts and the weight of the impossible choice before us.The air in the living room felt stifling, the tension so dense that even breathing felt like a challenge. I sat on the edge of the couch, my fingers gripping the fabric tightly as I tried to keep my frustration at bay.“We need to go to the police,” I said finally, my voice firm, leaving no room for argument.Jeff didn’t react immediately.He stood by the window, his hands shoved into his pockets, staring out into the darkness.The city lights cast a soft glow over his features, but even in the dimness, I could see the rigidity in his posture, the way his jaw clenched as if he were physically holding back his response.Then, finally, he turned to me, his expression hard, “No.”My brows furrowed, “No?”“No,” he repeated, this time with more force, “We’re not going to the police.”Anger flared in my chest. I shot up from the couch, taking a
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 55
Emma’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles turned white. The silence in the room was suffocating, thick with fear and uncertainty.Every passing second without a word from Sam felt like another needle pressing into my skin, another breath stolen from my lungs. It had been more than twenty-four hours, twenty-four hours of waiting, of pacing the room, of replaying every worst-case scenario in my head until my stomach twisted itself into knots.Across the room, Jeff stood by the window, his hands resting on the windowsill, his back rigid, his posture unyielding. I could see the tension in his shoulders, the barely contained rage in the way his fingers twitched every few moments.His phone sat on the table beside him, useless. There had been no ransom demand, no threats, nothing but a cruel, unbearable silence.I hadn’t slept.Every time I closed my eyes, I imagined Jason and Anna trapped somewhere unfamiliar, scared, crying out for me.The thought
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 54
Sam’s POVSam leaned back in his leather chair, fingers tapping rhythmically against the surface of his desk as he listened to his assistant rattle off updates.The muted sound of the city hummed outside the large glass windows of his office, but his focus was solely on the chaos he had orchestrated."Sir, the protest outside Anderson Industries escalated just as you predicted," Nathan, one of his most trusted associates, reported, "Security had to step in and there was some minor damage to company property. Employees were unable to enter the building for a while, and some even walked out, frustrated by the lack of order. Investors are getting skittish. Anderson Industries' stocks have already dropped by seven percent since the incident began."Sam smirked, his lips curling in satisfaction.Seven percent was a good start, but not enough, not nearly enough.Jeff Anderson was a titan in the business world, a man who had spent years solidifying his reputation, building a company that see
RECLAIMING EMMA Chapter 53
Emma's POV The world around me had stopped moving. The air felt too thick to breathe, the sounds around me too distant, as though I were trapped inside a nightmare. The moment I realized my twins were gone, something inside me shattered.I turned wildly, searching through the thinning smoke, scanning every face in the crowd for a glimpse of their tiny figures. The panic in my chest grew unbearable, twisting my stomach into painful knots.“Jason! Anna!”My voice cracked as I called their names, my vision blurred with unshed tears.“Lock down the building!” Jeff’s sharp command cut through the chaos, “Check every exit! No one leaves until we find them!”His security team was already moving, spreading out through the crowd, pushing past confused protesters and bewildered employees. Some people were shouting in frustration, others were yelling accusations, but I didn’t care.My children were missing.I felt Jeff’s hands on my shoulders, gripping tightly, “Emma listen to me,” he said, his
