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.”

her four uncles so far,

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

our country! He’s going to perform in Trpin City soon!” a

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

“Oh

Starry, but the buzz from her classmates made it clear he was handsome and popular.

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the surprise waiting for her, she couldn’t help but be curious about

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

grabbing a package before locking eyes

retrieve her envelope. Just as she was about to open it,

on the envelope with her high

marred by

Miss Johnson do that?” a student nearby

plain

letter. What’s the

superiority complex. After

up to Kate and gave her a

the floor, her box of perfumes shattering and releasing a potent, overwhelming

wrong with you?” Kate

envelope. “Just a few broken perfume bottles,

to curry favor with the higher–ups

them, but I changed my mind. I won’t

Emma retorted with a

tried to play the victim, but the onlookers in the

step on her letter. Do you think your perfumes

another student

entitled antics, rallied around Emma,