Chapter 46: An Unlikely Encounter

“Fancy seeing you here,” the voice called to me, while approaching more closely by the minute. “Thought I’d never find you.”

“Emanuel?”

“No, dearest. You should know me better than that.”

Drawing in a swift intake of breath, I scowled as I realized his identity. “Daddy. What have you done with him?”

“I never intended to do a thing to you, dear, other than love you for who you really ...