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.”

Emma ended the call and hurried toward the reception. She had only met one of her four uncles so far, and her eldest uncle had hinted that she would meet the

the way, she heard snippets of conversation from her classmates

heard it? Starry is coming back to our country! He’s going

this! I need to

“Oh

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

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the surprise waiting for her, she couldn’t

she arrived at the

this one,” Kate declared, grabbing a package before locking eyes with Emma, her look quickly

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

a smirk, Kate stepped deliberately on the envelope with her high

envelope now marred by the imprint

How could Miss Johnson do that?” a

that’s just plain

the big deal? I can pay for it

Kate’s attitude reflected a long–standing superiority complex. After her remark, she strutted away with her shopping bags branded with

up to Kate and gave her

to the floor, her box of

with you?”

bottles, right? I can pay

favor with the higher–ups at school. Glaring at the shattered bottles, she had

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

asked for it,” Emma

play the victim, but the onlookers in the reception were not buying

saw you bump into Emma and deliberately step on her letter. Do you think your

another student

tired of Kate’s entitled antics, rallied around Emma, leaving Kate