“That can’t be. I will never hurt her,” Benjamin said.
“So how did Janie become like this? Were you angry because she wanted to return those things to you?”
Benjamin nearly laughed out of anger. “What are you saying, Emma? Do I look like that kind of person to you?”
Emmeline shook her head. “No, but you have to tell me what happened! Who injured Janie?”
“I don’t think you should ask that,” Benjamin said with a frown. “You want to go shopping, right? I’ll give Sam a call. She can accompany you.”
He took out his phone.
“I don’t want you to call anyone! I want you to tell me what happened to Janie!” Emmeline said.
“You don’t have to know.” Benjamin seemed displeased. “You can leave now.”
“Benjamin York! Why can’t you just tell me?” Emmeline was angry.
Benjamin did not reply.
“Did you wrong her somehow?”
“Mm.” Benjamin nodded. He was indeed guilty of that.
Tears welled up in Emmeline’s eyes. “Did you force her to do that?”
Benjamin did not reply.
“Didn’t you see how risky the injury was? The wound is so close to her heart!”
“I know! It’s my fault!” Benjamin said.
“I hate you! Don’t let me see you again!” Emmeline shoved him away and said angrily.
“…”
Emmeline rushed out of the door while tears streamed down her face.
If she did not leave, she was afraid she might be violent to Benjamin. Worse yet, Benjamin might just stand there and let her beat him.
Benjamin’s face was ashen as he watched her leave.
“Emma…” His heart felt like it was breaking apart, but he was relieved somehow.
It was better to let Emmeline misunderstand than to let her know the truth behind Janie’s injury.
Emmeline came out of the hospital. She was no longer in the mood to buy lingerie, so she went back to The Precipice.
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