Chapter 384

Seeing how anxious and cautious he was, Emma Fletcher’s tears just wouldn’t stop. The more she saw him like this, the harder she cried—completely out of control. Jared Fletcher had always been proud, the kind of person who never lowered himself for anyone. He shouldn’t be acting like this… he really shouldn’t. “It’s okay, stop crying. I won’t push you anymore. If you want to stay, then stay. Just… stay with me, alright?” Jared finally gave in, his voice soft and gentle, trying to calm her. Emma had always kept it together; anyone could count on one hand the number of times she actually cried. Yet here she was again, in tears because of him. “I’m not crying…” Emma mumbled, acting girly for once. She sniffled, gave Jared a playful side-eye, a mix of pout and glare. That look hit Jared hard, his breath caught in his throat. She looked beautiful—real, touchably soft, and unlike anything he’d seen. Like a little girl throwing a fit, utterly captivating. He wanted to kiss her… badly. But he