Escape from Mr. Whitman (Emma and Theodore) novel Chapter 418

They had anticipated trouble at the press conference. In fact, they had been counting on it.

The sentence for inciting violence that doesn't result in actual harm wasn't likely to be severe. However, the high-profile nature of the case and the public outcry would likely lead to a harsher sentence. The story was still trending online, with a torrent of condemnation directed at Jared and Cecilia.

What Emma hadn't expected was that Cecilia would also try to harm Theodore. So much for true love.

But their twisted relationship was no longer her problem. After Larson spent a couple of days sorting out company affairs, they would be on a flight to Europe. The new school year was about to start.

Emma asked Fallon if she would be willing to stay on as a housekeeper. Even though they would be gone, the house needed looking after, and Larson would be traveling back and forth.

Fallon was overjoyed. She was especially moved when Emma told her she could continue to live in the house with her daughter, who would now be attending the local public school.

And so, it was settled.

On her last day in Cresthaven, Emma stayed home with her grandmother, packing up the last of their things. She even skipped her daily appointment at the Wellness Center.

Theodore waited for her there, but she never showed. He was still waiting when Dr. Fletcher emerged from his office at the end of the day.

"She didn't come today…" Theodore murmured, confused.

Dr. Fletcher gave him a look. "She told me yesterday she wouldn't be coming today." His expression clearly said, *And you didn't know?*

Theodore felt a pang of shame. "Dr. Fletcher, her foot… the treatments here were helping, weren't they?"

Dr. Fletcher's gaze was less than friendly.

Theodore pressed on. "She's moving abroad. Doesn't that mean her treatment will be interrupted again?"

But it was for the best. Emma would be well taken care of.

He managed a bitter smile and said goodbye to Dr. Fletcher.

It seemed he really was destined to walk this path alone.

But he still longed to see her one last time.

The next morning, Emma, her brother, and her grandmother left for the airport. Fallon waved a tearful goodbye from the doorstep. Latham drove them himself. Emma had no idea how many bodyguards were also on their flight.

She didn't expect to see Theodore waiting for them at the departures terminal.