406 Emerald Tries to Visit Lucas

The news of Lucas' arrest seemed to hit Emerald harder than it did anyone else. More than anyone, she felt more responsible. Nicholas was present because of her. Nicholas tried to have his way because she was trying to fix a mess she made. It goes without saying she stole the money that started the whole mess. Lastly, she realized her brother went to him because of her. Because of what she told him. He went to reclaim her honor, only to end up being at the wrong place at the wrong time. She was a bit relieved when she heard that her father was going to visit him. When Luke returns, she runs to him to get more information about her brother. "So, how did it go? How is Lucas?" She asked, the look of distress evident on her face. "I don't know; he wouldn't let me see him, "Luke replied, his words cutting her heart into tiny little ribbons. The news saddened him, but Emerald was a whole lot worse. "Why Dad? Why would he do that?“ She inquired. "Apparently, he thinks I betrayed him, and