Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

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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took off. Suddenly, a weird and new feeling welled up

at the

the gift tightly in his hands, Emmanuel could not help but

once received a gift that carried with itself a

came from Tabitha, leaving him with a conflicting mix of frustration and, secretly,

moment, a darker thought suddenly crossed Emmanuel’s

had collided with Naomi to ruin Tabitha’s relationship with Malcolm, aiming to foster disdain for Malcolm in Alaric’s

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

lost in his thoughts,

put up a gentle front. “What’s the

he was talking about taking me for an amniocentesis in a few days. What should we do.now?” Naomi asked.

against her hopes. Not only did Malcolm refuse, citing a busy schedule, but he also brought up

His tone carried a cold

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asked, “Did you say something stupid in front

Sinclair, I’m thinking of inducing a miscarriage and pinning it

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

within Emmanuel. ‘If she wants to induce a miscarriage,

the thought of Tabitha’s gift and the roasted turkey she had made

the blame

sinister look played across her face as Naomi spoke, “Her health isn’t great, right? Maybe I can kill two birds with one stone and get

eyes and eyebrows twitched involuntarily, an instinctive aversion kicking in at Naomi’s

all the time, and her lips. had lost their usual color, showing just

Or is it

How is that possible?‘ Emmanuel silently exclaimed.