Emily quickens her pace, breaking into a jog before throwing herself into his arms under his stunned gaze.
She hugs him tightly, her body trembling slightly as she whispers, "I handled it myself!"
She looks up at him with a smile. "But I used your name to scare them!"
Looking at her smile, which is barely better than her crying, Charlie's heart aches. He leans down and kisses the top of her head. His deep, resonant voice, like a cello, carries an infinite comforting power. "You did great."
Holding her with one arm, he gently caresses her cheek with his free hand, his voice softening even more. "It's okay. Not everyone gets to have loving, perfect parents. You have Kya and me, and you have in-laws who are counting down the days until you join our family. You will only gain more than what you've lost."
Emily hugs him tighter. "God has been so good to me!"
"It's not God being good to you, it's your man being good to you," Charlie chuckles softly.
Emily bursts into laughter. In this moment, safe in his arms, she is laughing like a child again.
Feeling relieved, Charlie pinches her cheek. "Let's go. I'm taking you home."
It's getting late, past the end of the workday. It's indeed time to head home.
The sunset reflects in Emily's bright, clear eyes. "I drove here myself!"
"Then you drive, and I'll escort you from behind!" Charlie smiles handsomely.
"Then you can see if my driving has improved."
"My girl is so smart. I don't even need to look to know you're already a pro racer!"

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Emily has finally stood up for herself. Now with Charlie's support, her mother and sister in law will be as quiet as church mice....
Another epic ten updates... this is great! I'm sooo enjoying this. Thank you for the updates....
Thank you so much for the continuous updates......
This was soooooo sooooo good! I loved it! Thank you for the updates....
Then Melanie and Noreen will both understand that Emily is his wife, who he chooses and cares to be with. We’ve already had so much drama when Emily took off for three years hiding her pregnancy from Charlie. Emily has already confessed that the only man she loves is Kya father, which Charlie is. Now he needs to boldly claim the only woman he loves is Emily…I just had to add my two cents (he he he)....
Now Charlie needs to take Emily to the marriage office like Gabriel did with Sylvia . Reassure her that he will not take for granted. Thank you for the updates. I’m loving it....
May we please have updates. Thank you....
Wow.. finally they're married now. I thought there will be another separation....
Thank you for the updates of Emily and Charlie. It seem that Orval may knows of Amelia and may be helping Emily get around her,...
Waiting for updates..thank you...