"Emily coldly raised her gaze, unfamiliarly looking at James. "And you, blind and clueless. If you dare make her Sam's mother, I am willing to do anything to break you apart."

She turned resolutely, unable to hold back a single tear that escaped from the corner of her eye, tracing a delicate path down her cheek.

"Wait," James called out to her. "I need to talk to you."

Suddenly, he became calm, removing the abruptness from his tone. ...