All Chapters of Entangled with my sister's ex: Chapter 51 - Chapter 56

Emma's POVThe dull hum of hospital equipment filled the room, a constant reminder of my current reality. The memories of the forest with the Moon Goddess lingered at the edges of my consciousness, blending with the sterile surroundings of the hospital room. I felt raw and exposed as if my very soul had been laid bare.The door creaked open, and I looked up to see Grace standing there, a look of concern etched on her face. She stepped inside, closing the door softly behind her."Emma," she whispered, her eyes scanning my face as if trying to gauge my mental state."Grace," I replied, unable to keep the relief from my voice. Her presence was a balm to my frayed nerves.She took a seat beside my bed, her fingers fidgeting with the strap of her bag. "How are you feeling?"I hesitated, unsure of how to articulate the whirlwind inside me. "I've been better," I said finally, my voice betraying my exhaustion.Grace nodded, her expression sympathetic. "I'm not surprised, given everything that

**Nicholas’s POV**The atmosphere inside Emma's apartment felt dense, like the first breath of air after emerging from deep water. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat in sync with the growing tension between us. This was the moment I had dreaded yet anticipated for so long.I couldn't utter the real reason I was here. "Emma," I began, my voice breaking, "I... I just wanted to see how you were doing. You've been through so much."She blinked, her eyes wide with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. "I'm doing okay, considering.”She stood there looking confused, and I knew I needed to steer this conversation before my resolve faltered. "I don't expect you back at work for a little while," I said, trying to sound as professional as possible, "but I hope once you are feeling better, you'll return."Emma nodded, her usual resolve flickering back into place. "Of course, Nicholas. I'll be back."There was so much more I wanted to say—needed to say—but the thought of Lena, unfaithful Lena

Emma's POVIf someone found me out here, they would ask questions I couldn't answer right now. My footfalls were almost silent as I made my way through the underbrush, my breath visible in the early morning chill. Wrapping my arms tighter around me as I scanned my surroundings for any signs of life. The pre-dawn sky began to shift from inky black to a soft gradient of blue and orange. Relief washed over me as I finally saw the outline of my apartment building in the distance. The pace of my steps quickened, fueled by the need for the sanctuary of four familiar walls.As I approached the front door, my heart sank when I saw Grace standing there, arms crossed and feet tapping impatiently. She had been waiting for me. Her expression morphed from worry to relief to irritation in a matter of seconds.“What are you doing here, Grace?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady even though I felt far from it.She gave me a strange look, her eyes narrowing slightly. “I wanted to check up on you