Chapter 29

"Thank you dear. It was our pleasure. You are invited over anytime." Sarah replied with a genuine smile. "And please take care of my little girl. She's all I have." Dad added pointedly. "I will." Tyler said. He then turned to me with a smile and his hand extended. "Come on, Emily." I put on my best smile and stood up as well. I took Tyler's hand and we left the kitchen together. Before leaving the kitchen, I caught my parents staring at us. Sarah had a big smile on her face. I knew how this must look to them; a loving couple leaving the kitchen hand in hand. What they didn't know was that it was anything but that. We left the house and continued to walk until we stood in my front yard. Tyler rubbed the back of my hand and that was when I realized that he was still holding my hand. To be honest, it was such a nice and comforting feeling that I didn't realize earlier. I felt my cheeks redden a little at my thoughts. "You can let go of my hand now." I said, trying to play it cool. "N