Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall

Chapter 43

Emma stepped out of the office and into the classroom, her teacher’s words still echoing in her mind, making her smile. Just then, her phone buzzed.

“Hello, Emma. Are you in class right now?” asked the voice on the other end.

Despite the time that had passed since they last spoke, Emma immediately recognized the voice. “Uncle Daniel?”

It was her uncle, Daniel Rivera, who was ten years her senior. His voice sounded warm and familiar. “I’ve been swamped with work, traveling a lot. Sorry for not keeping in touch.”

“It’s okay, Uncle Daniel, Everything’s fine here; don’t worry,” Emma reassured him, pleased to hear from her caring uncle.

“Emma, I actually called because I have something important to tell you,” Daniel revealed.

Emma was a little surprised. “What is it, Uncle Daniel?”

“A friend of mine who works at a police station mentioned that your half–sister, Aria Wilson, might be dead. Have you heard anything about this?” Daniel inquired.

Emma was shocked, wondering, ‘Could Liam be involved in this?”

“I… I had no idea,” Emma managed to say, trying to sound calm. “Do you know what happened, Uncle Daniel?”

“Not yet, but it seems to be linked to the Gomez family,” Daniel said.

“The Gomez family?” Emma was confused, thinking. How could Ana, last seen with Liam, be connected to the Gomez family? She felt a strange relief that Liam might not be involved after all

“It’s Sebastian’s family. Just be careful, Emma. There might be some rumors floating around school or online,” Daniel said. He had taken the time out of his busy schedule to give her a reminder, which showed how much he cared about her.

Emma smiled. “Thanks for looking out for me, Uncle Daniel.”

“Oh, and one more thing.” Daniel added, his tone lightening. Your uncles and I have a surprise for you. It should be at your school’s reception right now. Check it out during your lunch break.”

“Another gift?” Emma chuckled. The last time they met, her uncles had given her a staggering gift–a savings card with an annual profit of a million dollars.

Daniel’s voice was affectionate, “You’re our only little princess, Emma. Of course, you deserve the best. Go check it out. I’ve got to run now, busy as ever. Bye.”

toward the reception. She had only met one of her four uncles so far, and her eldest uncle

area, her excitement grew. Along the way, she heard snippets of conversation from her classmates about an upcoming

it? Starry is coming back to our country! He’s going to perform in Trpin

gosh, I’ve been waiting three years for this! I need to

“Oh

from her classmates made it clear he was handsome and popular.

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her, she couldn’t help but be

be, she arrived at the reception and ran into someone she’d rather

grabbing a package before locking eyes with Emma, her look quickly turning

to retrieve her envelope. Just as she was about to open it, a sharp nudge sent

on the envelope with

now marred by the

could Miss Johnson do that?” a

that’s just plain bullying” someone

a letter. What’s the big deal? I can pay for it if it’s

known for their wealth, and Kate’s attitude reflected a long–standing superiority complex. After her remark, she strutted away with her shopping

by anger, Emma caught up to Kate and

belongings tumbled to the floor, her box of perfumes shattering and releasing a potent, overwhelming fragrance into the

What’s wrong with

few broken perfume bottles, right? I can pay for them if

you can afford these?” Kate snapped, her embarrassment mixing with her fury. Those perfumes were meant to curry favor with the higher–ups at school. Glaring at the shattered bottles, she had no idea

could afford them, but I changed my mind. I won’t

Emma retorted

play the victim, but the onlookers in the

her letter. Do

right!” another student

Kate’s entitled antics,