Chapter 23

Emma’s POV

“Tell me, what happened to your scar, Dora?” he asked again.

I tried to pull away from him, but he held me back.

“The scar is something that can’t be operated on easily. You told me that, Dora. So why is it no longer there?” he asked.

“Why do you want to know? It’s none of your business. So let go of me,” I said trying to pull free but instead I ended up being in his arms.

With him holding onto my waist and his head on my shoulder, we both looked like two lovers who were about to kiss each other.

I tried to get out of his arms again but he held me more firmly by the waist.

“Let go of me, Brian,” I said, trying to pull free.

“I don’t know why, but I just don’t want to let go,” he said suddenly and I stood rigid in his arms.

What’s he saying? Did he know that what he said just now meant something really personal?

For the second time, I could feel my heart beating very fast. I would have pushed him away but the open