Emily hesitated to say the words on the tip of her tongue.

She felt that she shouldn’t have asked such a question because she lacked confidence. Emily knew that people’s hearts could change.

She had already been betrayed by Patrick and had learned her lesson.

She felt that she wasn’t that important to Ethan. He wouldn’t necessarily go against his lifesaver or disregard the debt of gratitude just for her sake.

Emily believed that the reason Ethan didn’t want ...