CHAPTER 121: RUNNING AWAY

Emily was a frantic flurry of movement as she flung her clothes onto the bed, her breathing quick and frantic. The aftermath of her encounter with Daniel in the company as well as her confession had left her shaken, her mind a whirlwind of fear and self-preservation. "Dammit, I’ve messed this up. Daniel’s going to kill me because of what I’ve done to Juliet. I've got to get out of here before he returns," she muttered under her breath, her heart pounding in her chest. Emily's hands trembled as she swept her belongings into a messy pile, sweat trickling down her forehead. She felt as though the walls were closing in around her, constricting her breathing and stealing away her courage. With each passing second, she could almost hear the echo of Daniel’s footsteps, the deadly intent of his wrath ringing in her ears. "No, no, no," she whispered, her voice quivering with terror. "I can't stay here, I can't stay here. He’s going to.. he knows what I’ve done to Juliet, and then… then