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Chapter 425

Chapter 425: Guilt

Eric and Emily headed to Kimberly's hospital room. Before they even stepped inside, they saw a heartwarming scene: the spirited and outspoken Emily was seated by Kimberly's bedside.

"I'll get you some apples," Emily chirped. She had been at the hospital for days now, and even someone as picky as Kimberly had grown fond of her.

Perhaps it was because Kimberly, born into a wealthy family, had been surrounded by pretense her entire life. Genuine words were rare in her world.

Emily, however, was a rebel by nature. Unlike the typical socialite, her emotions-joy, anger, sadness, and excitement-were all written plainly on her face. There was no pretense about her.

Sometimes, her words were thoughtless, but Kimberly liked her precisely for that. In her mind, she had already decided Emily would one day be her daughter-in-law.

"Alright," Kimberly replied softly.

"You've already fed my mom ten apples today. If she eats anymore, she'll probably throw up," Eric said, rubbing his temples. Emily was the kind of person who couldn't stop once you praised her, like a puppy chasing after compliments.

Kimberly must have already grown tired of apples. Yet, because she liked Emily, she accepted them without complaint.

Ever since she had been injured, Kimberly's personality had changed significantly. Once sharp and domineering, she had grown gentler, her entire aura transforming.

"My mom likes it," Emily snapped, glaring at Eric. "You're not allowed to speak." After all, this month, she was technically his 'master.' A slave had no right to talk back to their master.

"Emily, don't mind him," Kimberly said with a laugh, covering her mouth. "I like apples, especially the ones you bring me."

Kimberly had once thought this period of her life would be her darkest. She had lost her husband, her family, and had suffered a stabbing.

with Emily around as her source of joy, and even Eric-who rarely spent time with her-coming to the hospital whenever he could, Kimberly

life was a trade-off. She had lost much but gained moments like this, watching the

another apple. Distracted by her conversation with Kimberly, her hand slipped,

blood quickly seeped out, staining

even manage to cut yourself peeling an apple? I told you to stop already," Eric scolded.

Her heart raced, as if a spark had ignited

Emily lowered her head, her cheeks turning a deep

I'll go get you a bandage," Eric said, shooting her a

him trouble again. As

embarrassment wash over him. For

find this side of Eric endearing. Perhaps he'd already fallen for Emily, though

starts

aside, Aurora didn't dislike Eric. In fact, she

holding onto unresolved feelings. It was better for Eric to find someone who

Emily got along, she felt reassured. Eric wasn't a bad person, after all. Everyone

come from her. If he could find it

Julian by Aurora's side, he realized there

he left the room. Julian and Aurora

greeted her enthusiastically, her

and sit down! I'll peel you an

I'm not hungry," Aurora replied, noticing Emily's still-bleeding finger. Her careless demeanor really

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