Chapter 72. Guilt

This was the first time such a severe conflict had erupted between Jackson and Emma. In the past, despite minor disagreements, they had always found a way to resolve issues through understanding and mutual sympathy. But this time, things seemed to have crossed a line, leaving Emma with an overwhelming sense of guilt.

As she watched Jackson turn and walk away, each of his steps felt like a punch to her heart. Emma wanted to immediately run after him. She knew she had hurt him deeply. Jackson’s silence, rather than easing her worry, only amplified the pain in her heart. But as she prepared to chase after him, Jackson had already walked too far, leaving her standing there, lost in the empty parking lot.

Emma hurriedly got into her car, trying to start it as quickly as possible, and drove after Jackson. She knew he had nowhere else to go but home. The familiar roads passed under her wheels, but this time, they seemed longer and heavier than ever before. Her mind was filled w