Chapter 7 % Emmas POV Jason , lets go inside .
Im starving .
I said , trying to keep my tone light .
Jason glanced between me and Ava , a flicker of embarrassment crossing his face .
But after a beat , he followed Ava inside without another word .
I took a deep breath , mentally telling myself to stay calm , and followed them .
We sat at a table together , and the tension in the air was thick .
Jason suddenly started serving me f used to love .
But now , looking at them , I felt nothing but disgust food , most of it being dishes ! Emma , try this .
Its your favonte shrimp paste , he said , trying to sound cheerful .
He smiled at me like he was trying to please me , but I could see a smug little glint in his eyes .
I scoffed and pushed the shrimp paste aside I dont like it anymore , I snapped .
Ava , always ready to insert herself into the drama , sweetly interrupted , Jason , I love it .
Serve it to me .
Without hesitation , Jason loaded her plate with a generous portion of shrimp paste .
Ava took a bite , savoring it while throwing me a look full of challenges .
Jason , you really brought me out just to watch you two act all lovey dovey ? I said , my voice dripping with sarcasm .
Jason finally set down his chopsticks , his patience wearing thin .
Emma , cant you be a little more understanding ? How can you just cancel the wedding like this ? Do you know the losses this will cause ? I raised an eyebrow , my gaze sharp .
Jason , are you worried about money , or are you more concerned about your pathetic little pride ? \\ His face tightened , and his eyes darted away from mine , unable to meet my gaze .
!! But Ava , ever the instigator , jumped in , adding more fuel to the fire .
Emma , Jasons just trying to look out for you.
This weddings been in the works for so long .
Canceling it now ? Itll wreck your reputation .
I laughed , the sound harsh .
My reputation ? Do you really think I need you to worry about that ? But you , on the other hand , a mistress climbing the ranks and destroying someone elses relationship dont you fear retribution ? Before Ava could respond , a small child come barreling out of nowhere , running full speed , and collided with a waiter carrying a hot pot .
The waiter lost his balance , and in an instant , the boiling soup tipped over , spilling straight toward us I barely had time to react when the searing heat blasted into my face .
!! But in the blink of an eye , Jason pulled Ava close , shielding her with his body ! Ava , are you okay ? Did you get burned ? he asked frantically , holding her protectively .
Meanwhile , I was left standing there , the hot soup splashing onto my arm .
The pain hit me like a jolt of electricity Ahh- I cried out as the sharp burn quickly swelled my skin , turning it red.X The waiter , now pale as a ghost , frantically apologized , bowing over and over The surrounding diners began to murmur their eyes darting to Jason and Ava ⠀ This guys really something , huh ? Protecting his girlfriend like that one of the onlookers said .
Yeah , now thats true love , the other one agreed .
Their whispers stung , and I felt my emotions spiraling out of control .
I suddenly remembered how Jason used to do the same for me -always leaving the best for me , always making sure I was protected : But now, he was shielding Ava Ava finally lifted her head from Jasons chest , a concerned look on her face .
Jason , are you okay ? Where did you get burned ? Let me That was it .
I couldnt hold it in anymore .
My stomach turned , and I just needed to get out of there , away from this hellish scene I stood up abruptly , knocking my chair over with a loud crush .

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The diners around us stared , but I didnt care .
All I wanted was to escape Only then did Jason finally notice my arm had been bumed .
But instead of concern for me , he snapped , his attention shifting to the waiter and the child .
Hey ! Whats wrong with you ?! he yelled , his voice filled with fury .
Watch where youre going ! I couldnt believe it He wasnt even worried about me .