CHAPTER 29: Emily Showing Up In Front Of Her

After the experience at the jewelry exhibition, Linda remembered Vincent’s words, which seemed to lend her some support. She repeated the phrase "lend her some support" to herself, feeling an unexpected warmth on her cheeks. But surely, he wouldn't recognize her? Impossible! She avoided this thought. She dared not imagine the consequences of being discovered, preferring to continue pretending she was oblivious. Linda replied to Vick, "Let's try making giving it a shot first. We have to at least try." With that, Vick didn't persist further. He replied with an okay gesture and didn't send any more messages. Linda set her phone aside, her mind involuntarily replaying Vincent’s words from the jewelry exhibition. She rolled over, unable to stop her mind from drifting to that absurd nights at the club and the bar. Covering her face, she let out a silent scream. She couldn't continue thinking about it! Just as Linda was about to wash her face to calm herself down, there was a sudd