Chapter 101

• Emerald sighed as she processed his question, searching for the right words to express her whirlwind of emotions. "What can I say? I'm feeling a mix of everything right now—betrayed, sad, yet there's happiness and relief in the mix."
• "Happy?" Andrew inquired, tilting his head slightly.
• She looked up at him once more, meeting his reassuring gaze, and noticed the smile that graced his face. "What you said earlier..." Emerald began, trying to articulate her complex feelings as she sought comfort in his presence.