Chapter 27

• "What issue?" The expression in his eyes finally morphed into that familiar look, one that filled Emerald with dread, and she instantly understood the gravity of the situation. "Oh... that."
• "I'm not going to reprimand you; I know you haven't done anything wrong. But, Emerald, you need to grasp one important thing." In that moment, she felt alarmingly small, much like a young girl again.
• "The woman who tried to frame me is not so different from the fool trying to wreak havoc in your life by sharing inappropriate pictures that don't even depict you."