Chapter 300

Emmeline’s cheeks flushed. “I feel like I can face anything now.”

Zavian’s hand slid from her chin to the back of her neck. “Even if everyone abandons you, you’ll always find me by your side.”

Then he stepped back before she could respond, his hands retreating to his pockets. “I’ll wait here until you’re inside.”

Emmeline’s nerves flared again. She turned toward the door and entered the password, the lock clicking open. Glancing back at him, she sighed. “You should go now, sir.”

Zavian waved a hand dismissively. “Not until you’re inside.”

She rolled her eyes before stepping inside and dragging her suitcases down the hall.

The sound of the door closing behind her echoed through the apartment. However, she barely had time to breathe before her mother appeared.

“Why the hell is your phone off?” came the familiar sharp and accusatory tone. “I’ve been trying to call you for over an hour!”

Emmeline turned to face her mother, taking in her pe