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CHAPTER 96: EMMA
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It's late—past 2:30 AM—and I'm still at my desk, trying to lose myself at work. The silence around me is heavy, and all I can think about is how long it's been since I last heard from Emma. She's in New York, living her life, while I'm stuck here trying to pretend like everything's fine.Suddenly, my phone buzzes. I glance at it, not expecting anything important, but when I see Emma's name on the screen, my heart skips a beat. For a second, I think I'm seeing things. She hasn't called me since she left.Without thinking, I answer, my voice steady despite the surge of emotions. "Emma?"There's a pause, and then her voice comes through, soft and slurred. "Liam…"Hearing her voice sends a wave of relief through me, but I quickly realize she's drunk. Very drunk. There's a lightness to her tone, something I haven't heard in a while. "Emma, is everything alright?" I ask, concern lacing my words.She giggles—a sound that tugs at something deep inside me. "Why wouldn't it be? I'm just… thinki
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 98: EMMA
The sunlight filtering through the curtains feels like it's piercing directly into my skull. My head is pounding, and my mouth is dry as if I've been chewing on cotton all night. I groan, turning over in bed, and wince at the harsh light assaulting my eyes. I should've closed the blinds last night, but then again, I hadn't exactly been in a state to think about that.Last night…Fragments of the evening start to trickle back into my consciousness. Rob's sassy commentary, the laughter, the neon lights of the rooftop bar, and the endless rounds of drinks. The more I remember, the worse I feel, but it's not just the hangover. There's something else. Something nagging at the edge of my memory, something I did… something stupid.I fumble for my phone on the nightstand, my fingers trembling slightly as I unlock the screen. The usual notifications greet me, a few messages from Rob and the others, but then I see it—a text from Liam.Liam: Good morning, sunshine. You don't remember, do you?My
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 99: LIAM
The sky outside is still dark when I finally pull myself out of bed, the weight of last night's conversation pressing heavily on my chest. Emma's voice is still echoing in my head, soft and slurred from the alcohol, but full of the raw emotion she usually keeps so well-hidden. Hearing her like that… it did something to me.I run a hand through my hair, trying to shake off the lingering grogginess. I couldn't sleep much after her call, my mind too busy replaying every word she said. She loves me. She said it. But what does that even mean now?I've been trying to keep my distance, to give her the space she needs to figure things out, but hearing her last night brought back everything I've been trying to push down. The memories, the feelings, the longing—it all came rushing back, stronger than ever.And now, I'm stuck. I want to reach out to her, to comfort her, to tell her that everything's going to be okay, but I know that's not my place anymore. Not after the way things ended. Not aft
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 100: EMMA
The sun is barely up when Rob's sleek, black SUV pulls up in front of my building. I'm standing on the sidewalk, a small suitcase at my feet, still not entirely sure how he convinced me to do this. A weekend in the Hamptons, surrounded by wealthy singles looking for their next fling, is about the last place I want to be right now. But Rob was relentless, as always, insisting that I needed a break, a distraction—something to shake me out of the funk I've been in since Liam's call."Ready, sunshine?" Rob grins as he steps out of the car, dressed in casual yet expensive clothes that scream effortless chic. His enthusiasm is infectious, even though I can't quite muster the same excitement."I guess," I say, giving him a half-hearted smile as he takes my suitcase and stows it in the trunk."Trust me, you're going to love it," he assures me, guiding me into the passenger seat. "A little sun, a little fun, and who knows? Maybe you'll meet someone who'll make you forget all about Liam."I rol
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 101: EMMA
I freeze, my eyes locked on the figure across the room. The club's dim lighting makes it hard to see clearly, but there's no mistaking the broad shoulders, the way he holds himself, that familiar stance that I've memorized over the years. It's Liam.My heart stutters in my chest, and for a moment, I can't breathe. What is he doing here? How could this happen, out of all the places, on this night? It feels like a cruel twist of fate as if the universe is determined to keep throwing him in my path, no matter how hard I try to move on."Emma?" Rob's voice breaks through the fog in my mind, and I tear my gaze away from Liam, blinking rapidly to refocus."Huh?" I respond, my voice is barely audible over the pounding music.Rob frowns, leaning closer so I can hear him. "Are you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost."I force a smile, trying to pull myself together. "I'm fine. Just… thought I saw someone I knew."His eyes narrow, and I can tell he's not buying it, but before he can press t
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 102: LIAM
The cold night air stings my face as I watch Emma walk away from me, her figure getting smaller with each step. The urge to chase after her, to grab her and tell her everything I've been holding back, is almost unbearable. My chest tightens, and I feel like I'm drowning in the wave of emotions crashing over me.How did it get to this point? How did I let her slip so far away?My feet move before my mind can catch up, and I find myself running after her. I can't lose her again—not like this. Not after everything we've been through. I can't stand the thought of her hating me, of her believing that I don't care. Because I do. I always have."Emma!" I call out, my voice rough, but she doesn't stop. She just keeps moving forward, as if she's trying to outrun everything we've been to each other.I quicken my pace, pushing through the ache in my chest, until I'm close enough to reach out and grab her arm. She whirls around, eyes blazing with a mix of anger and hurt, and I almost flinch at th
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 103: EMMA
As I say goodbye to Rob, the reality of what just happened starts to settle in. The warmth of Liam's confession still lingers in my chest, making it hard to breathe, and my mind races with a thousand thoughts. Rob, ever the dramatic and perceptive friend, looks at me with a mischievous grin."Good luck, Emma," he says, his voice dripping with playful insinuation. "I'll see you in the morning, and I expect all the juicy details."I roll my eyes, trying to hide my smile. "Go to bed, Rob," I say, giving him a light shove.He winks at me before turning on his heel, throwing a casual wave over his shoulder as he disappears down the hallway. I watch him go, the flutter of nerves in my stomach growing stronger with each passing second.When I turn back, I see Liam waiting for me a few feet away, his eyes locked on mine. The tension between us is almost palpable, a crackling energy that's impossible to ignore. Every nerve in my body is on high alert, and I know that whatever happens next is g
THE MARRIAGE GAME CHAPTER 104: LIAM
The second my lips meet hers again, the world outside ceases to exist. It's just us, tangled in each other, lost in a storm of emotions that have been building for years. I press her into the bed, my body hovering over hers, my heart pounding so hard I can hear it in my ears. I never knew it could feel like this—so right, so necessary.I've wanted her for so long, but I never thought I'd get this close, that she'd be here with me like this. And now that she is, I'm terrified of losing her. But I push that fear aside because right now, there's no room for doubt. There's only Emma.My hands move over her body, feeling the warmth of her skin under my fingertips. She's soft and perfect, everything I've ever wanted. I know I've got no right to be with her, not after everything that's happened, but I can't let her go. Not now. Not ever."Emma," I murmur, my voice low and rough as I pull back just enough to look into her eyes. They're dark and filled with a need that matches my own, and the
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