Chapter 38
Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall
Chapter 38 Emma seemed to casually pull out a piece of tissue to wipe the water stains off her fingers.
âHe became like that because of me,â Kate said with a cold smile. âA year ago, Liam, Brad, and I were on a helicopter survey trip together when we encountered a typhoon. At the critical moment, Liam was injured by a heavy object while saving me, resulting in a lifelong disability. So his feelings for me are not something you, a mere passerby, can compare to.â
Hearing this, Emma suddenly chuckled. âSo what?â
âYouâre just an insignificant pitiful creature!â Kate became more and more agitated as she spoke, but Emma remained eerily calm.
âIs that so?â Emma turned and threw the tissue into the trash bin, then stepped closer to Kate. âLiam became disabled because he saved you, and yet you immediately fell into a relationship with his brother. Are you proud of that?â
âYou...â Kate was momentarily speechless from the rebuke.
In fact, the truth wasnât quite as she had portrayed it to Emma. There was actually a hidden truth behind Liamâs injury, but Kate said that because she deliberately wanted to upset Emma. Little did she expect Emmaâs reaction to be completely beyond her anticipation.
Ding!
Emmaâs phone rang. She glanced at it; the caller ID showed Liam. Her lips curled ironically as she pressed the decline button.
âMiss Johnson, let me tell you a secret. Didnât you say I only know how to seduce men?â She paused, staring at Kate. âWell, Liam does carry me to his bed every night for me to seduce him. Do you envy me? Would you like to become a person like me?â
With that, Emma gave Kate a mocking look, picking up her phone and striding away.
Despite Emmaâs seemingly composed response, a sense of loss was spreading in her heart. She knew, of course, that Liam loved her enough that he was even willing to die for her. But had he ever loved someone else that way in his life?
The thought that he might have also been willing to risk everything and throwing himself into the fire without a second thought for Kate, caused a delicate pain to spread through Emmaâs heart...
After the Art Festival ended, it was raining outside the auditorium. The rain was heavy, and many students who hadnât brought umbrellas could only complain and wait for it to stop. Some lucky girls received umbrellas from boys, which made everyone very envious.
Just then, through the rain, a black luxury car drove through the darkness and stopped at the auditoriumâs entrance. The students taking shelter from the rain were instantly dazzled.
âOh my, a globally limited edition RollsâRoyce, Itâs so luxurious!â
âLook at its license plate number; itâs so eyeâcatching!â
âWhoâs so wealthy? To be picked up by a luxury car in the rain, thatâs just too blissful.â
Everyone was guessing who could be so fortunate.
In such foul weather, it wouldnât matter if it was a luxury car or even a broken car corping to pick someone up; anyone would be gratefu When Emma came out, she heard a group of people discussing something at the entrance. She was somewhat distracted and didnât notice the RollsâRoyce at the entrance. However, Kate, following closely behind her, saw it, and her eyes instantly filled with intencojealousy.
Chapter 38 Emma was about to push through the crowd and walk into the rain with her umbrella when the RollsâRoyceâs window slowly rolled down âEmma, get in.â
The familiar voice brought Emmaâs attention back. The handsome face of the man in the car was as usual. If people were just envious when they saw the RollsâRoyce, then seeing Liamâs handsome face would simply make them jealous to death.
Emma frowned and asked, âWhat brings you here?â
âItâs raining, and youâre wearing a dress and high heels. I came to pick you up.â Liamâs voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was audible to several students and teachers present. His words were overwhelming for them.
Liam was publicly acknowledging his relationship with Emma, confirming the previous speculations among the students. Emma was indeed with Liam; no wonder Kate kept picking on Emma relentlessly.
Everyone instantly understood everything.
Emma, holding her umbrella, looked back and indeed saw Kate gritting her teeth in the crowd. She laughed coldly and asked Liam with at meaningful tone, âKate is here too, why not ask her to join us?â
Liamâs brow furrowed, and even his expression became cold. âNo need, my car is only for you.â
As soon as he finished speaking, Levi opened the door and got out of the car, respectfully helping Emma to sit in the back seat.
The black RollsâRoyce then disappeared into the rain.
Kate stood there, her lips nearly bitten through with frustration. Humiliated twice in front of so many students today, she was shaking with anger, while from the crowd came waves of envious murmurs about Emma.
Inside the RollsâRoyce, Emma began to rest with her eyes closed as osed as soon as she got in. Seeing her low spirits, Liam stayed silent.
Suddenly, she said, âWhy did you come over suddenly?â
Liam immediately replied, âI knew you wouldnât easily hang up on me, so I came straight here.â
Emma slowly opened her eyes to look at him. Indeed, Liam had called earlier when she was in the restroom. She had hung up on impulse, not expecting him to rush over worriedly, Emmaâs heart softened, and she pursed her lips, bending over to hug his shoulder.
Feeling her embrace, Liam patted the back of her hand. âWhatâs wrong?â
Emma said, âIt just bothers me to think that you might have liked someone else before.â
Liamâs lips curved. âYou are unique.â
Emma wanted to ask if what Kate had said a year ago was true, but the words wouldnât come out. She abruptly changed the subject. Are Kate and Brad happy together?â
The atmosphere in the car turned cold suddenly, and Levi, who was driving, glanced worriedly at the rearview minor Liam sneered, âBrad always likes to pick up the trash I threw away. I donât understand or care about his things Emma asked again, âSo... did you ever like Kate!â
12:57 Sat, 6 Jul Chapter 38 Hearing her sudden question, Liam stared at her intently. âIs that what she told you?â
Emma pouted and recounted the incident in the restroom to Liam, omitting only the part about Liam being disabled because of Kate.
After listening, Liam laughed coldly. âThis bitchy couple is getting more and more shameless. I never liked Kate, nor could I ever like her.â
For some reason, just hearing his words dispelled all the clouds in Emmaâs heart. If Liam said no, then it must be no.
Just then, the car arrived at Icovine Estate.
âWeâre home,â said Levi.
Liam took Emmaâs hand gently. âItâs raining today, so I had the maid fill the tub with hot water. Go take a bath to warm up, okay?â
Emma teased with a pout. âYouâre so good at taking care of people, did you really have many girlfriends before?â
Liam looked at her, his eyes unfathomably deep, âMrs. Hall, are you jealous?â