Chapter 4 A Chance Encounter with Him

On the way back to Starlight City, I borrowed Ethan's phone to call Bella Gray. Since it was an unfamiliar number, Bella took a while to answer.

While waiting, I tried to stay calm. Protecting my interests was my top priority.

"Bell, it's me," I said, trying to keep my emotions in check.

As soon as she heard my voice, Bella sounded worried. "Emmy, where are you? Are you okay? I went to your place, but you weren't home. I tried calling, but your phone was off. I'm so worried." Even though I was prepared, hearing her voice made me tear up. "I'm fine, just outside."

"Are you with Arthur?"

I didn't know how to answer.

drags you around. I'll deal with him tomorrow. Don't worry; I'm here for you," Bella

mention my child, I could barely hold back my sobs. I quickly hung

overheard because he glanced at my

he didn't ask anything. He just adjusted the car's air conditioning and said, "There's a blanket

cigarette, and the

headlights from an oncoming car and

glanced at me. "Your

kills his own child doesn't deserve to be my

should've told me earlier. I would've stopped the car and helped you get revenge," Ethan said flatly. "As a man, I'm ashamed of such

for a while that Arthur wasn't a good

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