Chapter 121

Emma’s POV

“I really don’t know what answer you’re expecting.” I replied to Chase.

I could feel my heartbeat in my mouth.

I didn’t like when he was in these moods.

He had a look in his eye, and that was not how the Chase who loved me looked at me.

I had to stop breathing and clench my palms to stop the rising tears.

“Do you fucking love Kevin?!” He said, he looked like he’d just swallowed bile.

“I don’t love him, Chase.” I replied truthfully, “but I’m not sure about my feelings for you.”

“How long have you felt that way?” He asked.

“Can I be honest?” The conversation was in a different tone, and I appreciated it. I didn’t want to be confronted, I wanted to be asked.

“Yes, please.” Chase’s voice was breaking.

“I never really came back after what happened.” I confessed.

He just kept looking down at the center rug. The tears pooling in my eyes had made all the colors morph into one indescribable shade.