Chapter 48

Emma’s POV

“Answer me, Brian! Is Michael out of jail?” I asked hoping that he would deny what I just heard.

“Yes, he is out,” he replied gently.

“Oh no, no!” I yelled, and quickly Brian was standing beside me holding me.

“It’s okay, it’s okay,” he kept on saying as he held me close.

“If Michael is out of jail, then it can’t be okay. Michael would certainly come back for revenge,” I said crying.

“Don’t worry, Emma. I won’t let him come close to us. If that is the last thing I do,” he said.

“But your protection alone won’t stop Michael. You know he is crazy, and he won’t stop at anything to make us pay. Why didn’t the police pay more attention to him?” I said angrily.

“Come here. Come, have a seat,” he said, pulling me to the bed.

As soon as I sat down, he crouched in front of me.

“As I have said, I will always protect you from now on. As soon as I can, I will make sure I keep your father safe.”

“How?” I asked as I clea