Chapter 97

Emma’s mother led her into the house which was almost filled up with guests and well-wishers.

“Welcome home Emma.” the people chorused.

A delighted Emma smiled and thanked them for their warm welcome and kind gesture.

“Emma will freshen up and join us soonest,” her father told the guests.

Emma nodded and made her way to her room. She collided with Peter, her cousin, who had a tray of freshly baked cookies in his left hand.

“Welcome back Emma,” he smiled and rushed to hug her from his right side.

“Thank You Peter,” she said with a smile.

“You look amazing. I mean I almost couldn't recognize you,” he confessed while Emma chuckled and replied “Thanks Peter.”

“You are not looking bad either,” she commended him and he smiled.

“I’ll freshen up and join you downstairs shortly,” she said to him pointing to her room.

“Of course,” he quickly replied and as Emma walked away, Peter turned around to stare at her, marveling over her incr