Chapter 44

• EMMA'S POV
• The heavy silence hung over us as I processed the cruel twist that had just unfolded. The phone clutched in my hand felt like a foreign object, a silent witness to the betrayal that had just transpired. I glanced at Bobby, whose eyes reflected confusion and concern. His request for explanations was understandable.
• “What did you mean by Robert Parker closing the doors for you?” Bobby questioned, his face reflecting a mix of curiosity and apprehension.