Chapter 81

Emmanuel regained his composure, swallowing back the outburst. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have snapped at you,” he said softly.

In the past, he had gone to great lengths to win Tabitha’s favor. Now that he was injured, it seemed the perfect chance to gain her sympathy. How could he willingly distance himself from her just because of his fear that Jayden might harm her?

Tabitha smiled. “It’s alright, I’m not upset.”

It was Christmas Day, and Emmanuel found himself alone in the sterile. hospital room, hiding his injuries from his family and enduring the pain. in isolation.

With only a handful of friends he could count on, his situation seemed somewhat pitiful.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Tabitha took out a thoughtful gift from her bag and handed it to Emmanuel. “Merry Christmas. Here’s a little something for you. I wish you good luck for the year ahead.”

Emmanuel was slightly surprised. Tabitha, though younger than him, spoke with such sincere charm.

He chuckled helplessly, “I’m older than you. A gift for me, eh?”

“We swap gifts to spread love and joy during Christmas,” Tabitha explained casually. “I’m all about spreading kindness, especially how. And, you know, it’s just a small something to brighten up your day.“”

“Well, that’s sweet of you.” Emmanuel took the gift from Tabitha and said sincerely, “Thanks for the thoughtful present and your kind words.”

Tabitha continued chatting with him for a bit. Sensing Emmanuel’s low energy, she figured it was time to head out. “I’ll come to visit you again

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when I have time.”

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try to keep her and only watched as Tabitha took off. Suddenly,

looked at the gift.

gift tightly in his hands, Emmanuel could not help

received a gift that carried with itself

leaving him with a conflicting mix

moment, a darker thought

Tabitha’s relationship with Malcolm, aiming to foster disdain for Malcolm in Alaric’s eyes.

Malcolm, would Granddad change his opinion toward me if he witnesses my close relationship

he was lost in his thoughts,

with Naomi, Emmanuel instinctively put up a gentle front. “What’s the

about taking me for an amniocentesis in a few days. What should we do.now?”

had fallen through. The latter, however, went against her hopes. Not only did Malcolm refuse, citing a

His tone carried

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“Did you say something stupid in front of

growing suspicious of me. Mr. Sinclair, I’m thinking of inducing

to sound concerned as she continued, “But the child is yours. I should get your

she wants to induce a

thought of Tabitha’s gift and the roasted turkey she had made for him, Emmanuel grew impatient.

to shift the blame to her?”

face as Naomi spoke, “Her health isn’t great, right? Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone and get rid of both children

an instinctive

looked pale all the time, and her lips. had lost their usual color,

cautiously, “Are you against this? Or is it that… you couldn’t

is that possible?‘ Emmanuel

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