Chapter 95

“I’m not going to fire you, Emma. Is that why you’re crying? Is that what you think? Where are you? What’s wrong?” It’s my Jake’s normal voice, his tone concerned, a little more than concerned. He sounds worried. It makes me break more; I miss him so much it’s killing me.

“I hit him,” I whisper painfully, ignoring his questions. I’m ashamed of my admission, but I can tell Jake the truth. “In the elevator,” I continue, knowing I’m barely coherent. I need to calm down, take deep breaths, and bring the hysteria to a more manageable level.

“Hit who? Emma, has someone hurt you?” His voice is panicked; he sounds odd and angry, but not at me. It’s the same anger he had before he beat Ray to a pulp. I wonder if he thinks Ray’s come back, and it softens the pain, knowing he cares.

“Yes… no… yes.” I’m so confused. He hurt me, just not physically. But it hurts so much.

“Emma?” His voice becomes strained; he’s trying to keep his emotions in check. He’s trying to get me t