Since Emily had sent Sean that polite rejection, he had stayed away, giving her space. But seeing her again, only to witness Justin hurting her once more, was too much. Unable to suppress his concern, Sean approached her. The afternoon sun was harsh, so he opened an umbrella and held it over her head. “Emily, leave him. I’ll help you,” he said softly. Shadows fell across her face as she looked up and saw Sean. She forced a faint smile and replied, “There’s no need.” She was going to leave Justin, but she didn’t need Sean’s help. She didn’t want to drag him into this any further. If she left, what would happen to Sean? Both the Smith family and the Yates family had influence in Lincourt City. If Justin decided to retaliate, Sean would be targeted, and his family would tighten their control over him again. She couldn’t let her troubles spill over onto him anymore. Declining his offer, she lowered her gaze and quietly walked back toward the hospital. Sean, seeing h
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