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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keep her and only watched as Tabitha took off. Suddenly, a weird and new feeling welled up

at the

tightly in his hands, Emmanuel could not help but feel a

once received a gift that carried with

Unexpectedly, the first Christmas present he ever got came from Tabitha, leaving him with a conflicting mix of frustration and, secretly, an

a moment, a darker thought suddenly crossed Emmanuel’s

with Malcolm,

gets a divorce with Malcolm, would Granddad change his opinion toward me if he

as he was lost in his thoughts, Emmanuel received a call from Naomi.

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

just called Malcolm, and he was talking about taking me for an amniocentesis

and Naomi’s original plan to persuade Malcolm to spend time with her had fallen through. The latter, however, went against her

eyes in response. His tone carried a cold edge as

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something stupid in front of

I’m thinking of inducing a miscarriage and pinning it

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

stir within Emmanuel. ‘If she wants to induce a miscarriage, that’s her choice.

and the roasted turkey she had made for

the

place and deliberately provoke her into a fight.” A sinister look played across her face as Naomi spoke, “Her health isn’t great, right? Maybe

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

health was indeed frail. She looked pale all the time, and her lips. had lost their usual color, showing

probed cautiously, “Are you against this? Or is it

myself to? How is