Escape from Mr. Whitman (Emma and Theodore) novel Chapter 421

Carlisle had commented: *Who's missing? Emma? You never invited her to a single one of our reunions before.*

*My thoughts exactly,* Emma thought.

Renee, as if reading her mind, had replied to Carlisle: *My thoughts exactly!*

The scandals involving her and Theodore had been all over the news. Their old classmates were well aware of what had happened, and their comments reflected their disapproval.

*What's the point of saying this now?*

*Theodore, I never knew you were so two-faced!*

*I hope Emma never looks back!*

She scrolled through the names, recognizing some of her old dorm mates and even a few boys whose faces she could barely recall. She didn't find their comments intrusive. Instead, she felt a surprising warmth. She had thought that after all these years of isolating herself, they had all forgotten her.

Her phone buzzed. It was a message from Renee.

Renee: *Are you doing okay over there?*

Emma: *Everything's great! Don't worry about me.*

Renee: *Good. We'll get together when you're back.*

Emma: *Sounds good.*

Melvin was fiercely loyal to her, especially now that he was working with Larson, which had catapulted his career.

Emma only had one condition for him: he had to treat Vivian well for the rest of his life. She wanted the vibrant, ambitious young woman to have a happy ending.

Melvin had readily agreed.

Making a promise was easy. Keeping it for a lifetime was the hard part. She hoped he would be one of the few who could.

She had offered Vivian a position at the company as well, but Vivian had declined. It wasn't her field. She was passionate about the fashion industry and had her own dreams to chase.

Emma respected that. She would never stand in her way.