Chapter 2
After mailing out the packages, Emma tossed everything she had just organized straight into the trash.
The jewelry and designer bags gifted by Isaac, Anthony, and Mateo, the old videos and photos from their time together, even the custom suits she had designed for them with care…
All of it every memory tied to them–was now part of the past, discarded without hesitation.
In this life, Emma was not going to repeat her old mistakes.
She poured all her focus into preparing for the wedding, tuning out the world outside her own This book had been added on your bookshelf.
After a few hectic days of picking out her dress and accessories, she finally came home–only to find Isaac, Anthony, and Mateo all fussing over Janet.
One was adjusting the AC temperature, another gently fanning a bowl of soup to cool it down, and the third was draping a blanket over her, asking how she was feeling with sincere concern.
Watching Janet being doted on like royalty, Emma could not help but smile bitterly to herself.
The affection was so obvious now, how had she missed it before?
The ache in her chest tightened, leaving her feeling drained and a little hollow.
Right then, Janet noticed her standing at the door. Startled like a timid bird, Janet quickly got to her feet, her expression filled with fear and deference.
“Emma, you’re back! I’ll go heat up some water and get dinner started. Please give me a moment.”
She started to rise, but Isaac gently held her down.
“Janet’s still recovering. There are plenty of other staff around. Emma, just ask someone else to handle it.”
Anthony and Mateo chimed in as well. “She’s still pretty injured. Emma, just let her rest.”
“If you’re really short on help, we can always transfer more staff. There’s no need for Janet to be doing chores in her condition.”
Since the moment she walked in, Emma had said nothing–yet she was being lectured like she’d done something wrong.
She let out a quiet breath and narrowed her eyes slightly. “I know she’s the daughter of our butler, not our maid. And I’ve never forced her to do anything. But since you all care about her so much, maybe you should just take her home and look after her yourselves. That way, you don’t have to worry so much.”
Janet’s eyes widened in shock and she immediately dropped to her knees.
“Emma, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have slacked off just because I’m sick. Please don’t drive me and my dad away. I’ll get up right now and get to work.”
Her knee hit the ground hard and they bruised instantly. Her tears streamed down her face like rain, looking like she had been deeply wronged.
The moment her tears started falling, Isaac, Anthony, and Mateo’s expressions darkened.
The three of them rushed to help Janet up, shielding her behind them as they all turned to Emma, their voices tinged with frustration.
“Janet didn’t do anything wrong. Why are you trying to kick her out for no reason? Do you really have to bully her like this?”
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