Chapter 7 Twin Sister

• Alaric clenched his jaw as he stubbed out his cigarette. He then mirrored Emerald's stance, placing his hands on the table and leaning in closer.
• "You seem quite concerned about my son. So why not consider my proposal? James likes you. If you become his mother, he'd be happy. It’s a win-win for all of us," he said as if it were the most natural suggestion.
• They stared at each other in silence. Emerald was at a loss for words, her mind momentarily blank. Their gaze only broke when a sudden crash echoed through the house, the sound of porcelain shattering.