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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as Tabitha took off. Suddenly, a

looked at the gift.

hands, Emmanuel could not help but feel a peculiar sense of

once received a gift that carried with itself a

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

a darker thought suddenly

Tabitha’s relationship with Malcolm, aiming to

Granddad change his opinion toward me if he witnesses

lost in his thoughts,

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 hopes. Not only did Malcolm refuse, citing a busy schedule, but he also

narrowed his eyes in response. His tone carried a

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something stupid in front of

I’m thinking of inducing a miscarriage and pinning it on Tabitha,”

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

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

the roasted turkey she had made

do you plan to shift the

and deliberately provoke her into a fight.” A 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 rid

twitched involuntarily, an instinctive aversion kicking in at

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

Or

How is