Chapter 359
The next day, Emma reported to Susan to formally conclude her leave before returning to work.
After several days apart, Susan was surprised to see Emma again.
She knew some of Emma’s conditions and was aware that Eason had been helping her recover lately.
But she didn’t expect the treatment to be so effective.
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Emma was still her shy and introverted self, but her eyes sparkled with an unusual vitality.
She was naturally beautiful.
With that added spark, her attractiveness seemed to reach a new level.
“Ms. Miller, I’ve caused some delays at work these past few days, Emma said with a hint of guilt.
Susan quickly reassured, “Don’t worry. You had everything covered before you left. The Planning Department’s been ticking along just fine, so there haven’t been any hold–ups because of your absence.”
After saying this, Susan’s eyes softened, and she warmly said, “Emma, welcome back.”
Emma felt a warmth in her heart and softly replied, “Thank you.”
Although Susan mentioned it wasn’t a big deal, Emma couldn’t afford to take it easy.
After greeting Susan, she immediately plunged into her hectic workload.
It took Emma a day to get a handle on her work.
She wanted to work overtime, but Susan finally convinced her to call it a day.
Emma agreed, but still took a pile of documents home to work on.
Emma had called for a ride in advance and was waiting.
Suddenly, a voice filled with enthusiasm rang
out.
“Emma, I’ve finally found you,” said Jeremy, emerging with a bouquet of flowers.
Emma instinctively stepped back, then looked at Jeremy warily, “What are you doing here?”
Jeremy seemed oblivious to Emma’s caution, and with deep affection, said, “Emma, it used to be you waiting for me. How about we switch roles, and I wait for you?”
Saying this, he confidently extended the flowers, expecting Emma to be overjoyed.
But Emma stepped back further.
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She frowned and said, “We’ve been over for a long time! Please leave now!”
“Emma,” Jeremy took a step forward, 1 know till angry with me. I’ve realized my mistake. Can’t we start over?
Wouldn’t that be nice?”
Jeremy moved to grab Emma.
Emma retreated in a panic.
It’s peak commuting time now, and the streets are teeming with foot traffic at the Intersection.
Their situation quickly drew the attention of many onlookers.
Jeremy, noticing the curious glances, not only didn’t feel embarrassed but knelt down in front of Emma.
He loudly said, “Emma, I was wrong. Please forgive me. I promise to treat you well and never hurt you again.”
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“Emma, come back to me. I know we still have feelings for each other. What difficulty can’t we face together if there’s love?”
Jeremy was good–looking and pretending to be deeply in love.
Some bystanders were indeed fooled by his act.
Some advised, “Young lady, the guy has swallowed his pride. Just go back to him.”
“Yeah, he’s kneeling. He must really love you.”
“Although a girl should be reserved, don’t go too far. You might lose such a good boyfriend.”
“Yeah, where would you find such a great guy?”
The crowd began to voice their opinions.
A smirk of triumph appeared in Jeremy’s eyes.
He even reached out to pull Emma back, “Emma, let’s make up.”
Emma tried to dodge.
But the bystanders, thinking they were doing a good deed, started chanting.
“Get back together! Get back together!”
These people shouted what they believed to be kind words.
Emma’s face grew paler.
Though she had tried to become braver, this scene was eerily similar to her college days…
She felt an indescribable despair and loudly said, “He’s not my boyfriend. We’ve broken up.”
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Jeremy quickly said, “Emma, I know that’s just something you said in the heat of the moment. Don’t worry, I’ll always be here waiting for you.”
“What a nice guy. Girl, stop being stubborn.”
“Yeah, yeah.”
The noisy chatter resumed.
At that moment, Emma felt a splitting headache.
She covered her head and screamed, wanting to leave.
The onlookers were confused.
Jeremy, sensing an opportunity, quickly stood up and gently took hold of Emma’s arm. He raised his voice to address the crowd, “I apologize, everyone. My girlfriend is dealing with some mental health issues. I’m going to take her home now. Thanks for all your support.”
Mental health issues?
The crowd looked at Emma with strange expressions.
Some stepped back.
Some looked at her with pity.
Some praised Jeremy, “She’s mentally ill, and you haven’t given up on her. You’re such a good man.”
“That’s what I should do,” Jeremy said humbly, attempting to take Emma away.
‘Let go of me!” Emma screamed hysterically, struggling.
The situation only reinforced the belief that she was mentally unwell. Onlookers viewed Jeremy with increased sympathy, while their glances toward Emma seemed to convey a sense of disapproval. They appeared to silently criticize her for not appreciating Jeremy’s steadfast support, despite her struggles with mental health.
Emma wanted to shout out loud.
‘It’s not true. It’s not like that.”
But she knew better that even if she did, it wouldn’t make any difference.
A look of despair appeared in Emma’s eyes.
Emma thought, ‘Did I just escape one nightmare to stumble into another?
Jeremy firmly held onto Emma, a glint of triumph in his eyes.
Jeremy thought to himself, ‘Since Emma was being so ungrateful, I had no choice but to be forceful.
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I intended to whisk her away to a hotel, making her truly my own in every sense.
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