Chapter 100

Emma met Frank's icy stare without flinching. "Gabriel is my husband. Why shouldn't I be here?" she said, her voice calm but edged with steel. At her words, Frank felt as if a cold blade had sliced through his heart. His body trembled imperceptibly, feeling as though a chunk of him had been wrenched away. Weren't they supposed to be in a fake marriage? If it were all an act, how could she have even met his parents? How could she be staying in Oakread? Frank's brows furrowed even further until he could no longer contain his frustration. "Emma, stop fooling around!" he shouted, his tone a mix of hurt and anger. "Are you too caught up in this whole act? You're deceiving Dominic and Laura now!" Footsteps echoed from behind. Gabriel had already strode over. Sensing the volatile energy radiating from Frank, Gabriel didn't hesitate to move in and put an arm around Emma protectively. "Emma, are you alright?" he murmured, drawing her close. Frank's expression grew even darker at the si