She Thought It Was the End… But It Was Only the Beginning

“I’ll come back.”

“I promise.”

But promises made from miles away felt fragile.

Especially when his father’s voice echoed louder.

That man…

There was something about him that made Emma uncomfortable in ways she couldn’t explain. The way he looked at her. The comments that sounded helpful on the surface—but cut deeper each time.

“You should watch your weight.”

“Jason has options, you know.”

“You don’t want to trap him.”

Each word planted doubt inside her.