Love Entangled

hines and the occasional murmur of hospital staff. She glanced around, her vi

e was weak, but with

taking her hand gently. "Emily

k," she murmured, attempting

pened. He hurt you, and you passed ou

vent came flooding back. The pain, the ange

t even call. I haven't heard a word

th tears. "I can't bel

ghtened. "You're safe now,

port throughout her ordeal. He refused to leave her alone, a stark contrast to James' ab

atbelt around her. "I'll get you settled in, somew

ck's care. "Thank you, Jack. I don't k

s hanging heavily between them. Emily stared out the window, her

as comfortable on the couch with pillows and a warm blank

ead. "Just...sit

d. They sat in silence for a while, the quiet only

. I wasn't able to close the event at the resort. I was hoping t

at event. He should understand. And if he doesn't, it's not

od with her and not his father. "I know, but I s

apable, and you've handled more than anyone should have to. The event didn't suf

t still anxios about the future. "I just need

r you. I won't leave this time around." He said looking straight into her eyes. "I'

d you mean by your note? You had to leave? It was better that wa

y family. I was trying to protect you, but I realize now that keeping you in the dark wasn't fai

concern and confusion. "W

y isn't as perfect as it seems. There's a lot of drama a

g to protect me, Jack, but you should have told me. You knew this about yourself, yet

didn't mean to admit her pregnan

uring. "I know, and I'm sorry. I just didn't want you to get

But this a lot for me right now. I need time to

to her. "Emily, I know about the baby. The

he got away with it. He knew all along.

cattered like leaves in the wind. Th

nd if I'm the father of your baby...then I want to be there for you both." Jack said. His eyes mixed with h

this conversation. she

tand-" she started,

he truth," he asked, his eyes search

but she couldn't deny the possibility that he might be the father. The

n't...I don't want to give you an answ

y's heart ached, knowing she'd caused him pain. She longed to make thing

for a bit, let you have some time to yourself," he said, k

ude and apprehension. Alone with her thoughts, a

ack, she laid on her side, phone in hand, talking to her friend Sara.

out the pregnancy like that!" Emily exclaimed, trying

orry you're going through this. But I'm glad you

a break from work, she was hiding from James.

it down to Newport, the resort was fully paid for so I'm en

ou deserve it, girl. Take ca

about to hang up. He walked into the room, and Emily's eyes

call with Sara. "I thought you left. What i

ly," Jack said. Sounding displeased. "Tur

esponse. "Jack, I don't kno

eard you. You're not taking

erheard? She tried to play it cool, but he

interrupted, his voice firm but gentle. "Y

f lies. She knew she needed help, but she

t leave me alone,

of the room. He returned, looking slightly embarrassed. "I forgot my coat aga

s. She couldn't keep running from the truth forever. She