Chapter 22

Emma had no interest in finding out what happened between Seth and June afterward. She received news that her grandfather's condition had worsened, and they probably only had a few days left with him. Emma lost her parents in a car accident when she was still a child. Her uncles were ruthless, calculating men. They would do just about anything to obtain the Burton family's wealth and legacy. If it were not for her grandfather's protection, Emma probably would not have been able to make it to adulthood. She left for Bruherst and rushed to return home as quickly as possible. Emma brought Vincent along since he kept begging her to. She had begun experiencing some early signs of pregnancy since she was already two months pregnant. Vincent was thoughtful enough to prepare the sour treats that she liked. He also kept a close watch on her condition during their trip back. Still, it pained Vincent to watch Emma gradually grow thinner because of the pregnancy and how she was deeply sadden