The One Night Mistake

t night in with Jack, hoping to put the drama with Lex behind her for a while. But as she entered the living room, she

mily asked, noticing the

ay," Jack said, holding up a small box.

a beat as she approa

aling a small piece of pa

r at the on

ho could have sent this, and what did they want Jack to know? She felt a wav

ck asked, looking up at her with a

could see the doubt in Jack's eyes. "

's more than that. I think someone is

onvincing explanation, or risk losing Jack's trust forever. Sh

about our relationship and is tryin

, Emily. This feels different. I think

w that she couldn't keep her secrets hidden forever, b

r now, okay?" Emily said, tryi

going on. You've been acting strange lately, and now this

tried to think of a way t

ying to sound as exhausted as possible.

nodded. "Okay, but promise me

e. And don't worry about the m

ly walked over to him, kissed him

aid, trying to sound casual. "Le

Emily walked into the bedroom, her heart still racing with anxiety. She knew she had ju

stions for now, but she knew that she would have to come up with a more permanent solution soon. She looke

that she had to be careful, that one misstep could lead to disaster. But she also knew that she coul

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