Emily felt a surge of joy and excitement, relieved that she had successfully changed the topic。

But in the next moment, the conversation circled back. Ethan said, “Emily, I’ve explained everything. Are you still overthinking things?”

Emily immediately understood that Ethan was referring to Chelsea being just a life-saving benefactor to him with no other connection.

She bit her lip and continued to apologize, “I’m truly sorry, Mr. Thomas. I apologize once ...