Chapter 21 % Emmas POV : Jasons grip on my wrist tightened , making me uncomfortable .
Instinctively , I tried to pull away , but his hold only grew stronger .
Let go ! Jason , youre hurting me ! I snapped Only then did he realize his mistake .
He quickly released my wrist , a flicker of panic in his eyes .
Emma , Im sorry , I didnt mean to .
I just … seeing you like this , hurts me , he said , his voice trembling .
He reached out , his hand hovering near my face , but Chase immediately stepped in before he could touch me and pushed his hand away … Dont touch her ! Chases voice was firm What right do you have to touch her ? Jasons eyes reddened as if he had been deeply wronged .
His voice caught in his throat .
Emma , is this really how youre going to treat me ? After everything weve been through , will you really throw away our seven years of relationship for this man ? !! Seven years of relationship ? How dare he even bring that up ?? I sneered , Seven years ? That was just me fulfilling a wish for my brother , Maybe you should try understanding that I stepped closer , my voice cold and sharp .
Youre with Ava now , right ? Why cant I let Chase stay with me ? Jasons face twisted in disbelief .
Seven years of relationship ? Jason , ask yourself .
Have you ever treated me well in those seven years ? I continued my words like daggers .
When you were sleeping with Ava in our home , did you ever think about those seven years ? His face went pale .
His lips trembled , but no words came out .
The look of pain and regret in his eyes felt hollow to me , like crocodile tears so fake , so hypocritical Chase gently wrapped his arm around my shoulders , offering quiet comfort .
Emma , dont let him get to you .
Hes not worth it I took a deep breath , trying to calm the storm of emotions inside me .
He wasnt worth it .
Not anymore .
Jason , I said , my voice cold and final .
Its over between us Just as I thought the confrontation was over Ava appeared in the doorway , dressed in a hospital gown , pale and weak .
She clung to the doorframe for support , and when she saw Chase and me standing together , she immediately understood what was going on .

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Her eyes widened , and she covered her mouth , acting like she was about to burst into tears Emma , you … are you really with another man ? she asked , her voice quivering .
Do you know how upset Jason is ? He hasnt been able to eat or sleep because of you .
!! I stared at her , disgust flooding my senses .
What a performance … They are a perfect pair .
One cheats at home , and the other pretends to be a pitiful victim in the hospital .
Critical condition notice ? Ava , youre really good at acting ! I mocked , my tone dripping with sarcasm .
If I didnt know better , Id think you were actually dying 7 I turned to Jason , ruthless in my delivery .
Too bad , though your acting is so bad , you couldnt fool me .
Ava faltered , her eyes shifting nervously , avoiding mine .
Emma , what are you talking about ? I dont understand .
she stammered , her rds faltering .
& Dont understand ? I scoffed .
You think I dont know ? That critical condition notice ? It was fake ! Youre not even sick , youre just pretending ! Avas face turned ashen , and she swayed a little , clearly caught off guard .
Jason rushed to her side , his expression darkening with concern .
Emma , watch your mouth ! Avas health isnt good … he said , trying to intervene .
Not good ? I interrupted , my voice cutting through his .
I think its her heart thats not good ! I shot back .
Stealing someones man and then pretending to be pitiful ? You two are really made for each other .
Chase stepped forward , patting my shoulders .
He then stood between me and the drama unfolding He looked down at Jason and Ava .
If you two have nothing else to say , please leave .
Youre not welcome here .