Chapter 22

But my prayers did not cross the clouds as Emily and Michael walked in immediately. Michael remained quiet and walked towards the gate. It was Emily that started teasing me. "I knew you both would get along. Don't worry, soon enough it will feel so perfect." She said and followed Michael. My heart boiled immediately. I had let my guard down and I should be ready to get banters from Emily and Michael soon. I turned to face Louise and I saw she had tears in her eyes. I tried to ignore it as I ignored Miriam's tears that night she left but I could not. Before I knew what was going on, I found her in my arms and after a while, I took her inside the mansion. "Do you need me to get you something? Just anything." I asked her as I helped her sit. "I'm fine. I don't think I need anything." She responded as she used the back of her palm to wipe tears from her face. Her eyes were already swollen and her cheeks red, I pulled her closer and held her tightly. While she was in my arms, she