Second Chances

Chapter 38 

Emma seemed to casually pull out a piece of tissue to wipe the water stains off her fingers. 

“He became like that because of me,” Kate said with a cold smile. “A year ago, Liam, Brad, and I were on a helicopter survey trip together when we encountered a typhoon. At the critical moment, Liam was injured by a heavy object while saving me, resulting in a lifelong disability. So his feelings for me are not something you, a mere passerby, can compare to.” 

Hearing this, Emma suddenly chuckled. “So what?” 

“You’re just an insignificant pitiful creature!” Kate became more and more agitated as she spoke, but Emma remained eerily calm. 

“Is that so?” Emma turned and threw the tissue into the trash bin, then stepped closer to Kate. “Liam became disabled because he saved you, and yet you immediately fell into a relationship with his brother. Are you proud of that?” 

“You…” Kate was momentarily speechless from the rebuke. 

In fact, the truth wasn’t quite as she had portrayed it to Emma. There was actually a hidden truth behind Liam’s injury, but Kate said that because she deliberately wanted to upset Emma. Little did she expect Emma’s reaction to be completely beyond her anticipation. 

Ding! 

Emma’s phone rang. She glanced at it; the caller ID showed Liam. Her lips curled ironically as she pressed the decline button. “Miss Johnson, let me tell you a secret. Didn’t you say I only know how to seduce men?” She paused, staring at Kate. “Well, Liam does carry me to his bed every night for me to seduce him. Do you envy me? Would you like to become a person like me?” 

With that, Emma gave Kate a mocking look, picking up her phone and striding away. 

Despite Emma’s seemingly composed response, a sense of loss was spreading in her heart. She knew, of course, that Liam loved her enough that he was even willing to die for her. But had he ever loved someone else that way in his life? 

The thought that he might have also been willing to risk everything and throwing himself into the fire without a second thought for Kate, caused a delicate pain to spread through Emma’s heart… 

After the Art Festival ended, it was raining outside the auditorium. The rain was heavy, and many students who hadn’t brought umbrellas could only complain and wait for it to stop. Some lucky girls received umbrellas from boys, which made everyone very envious. 

Just then, through the rain, a black luxury car drove through the darkness and stopped at the auditorium’s entrance. The students taking shelter from the rain were instantly dazzled. 

“Oh my, a globally limited edition Rolls–Royce, It’s so luxurious!” 

“Look at its license plate number; it’s so eye–catching!” 

“Who’s so wealthy? To be picked up by a luxury car in the rain, that’s just too blissful.” Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Everyone was guessing who could be so fortunate. 

In such foul weather, it wouldn’t matter if it was a luxury car or even a broken car corping to pick someone up; anyone would be gratefu 

When Emma came out, she heard a group of people discussing something at the entrance. She was somewhat distracted and didn’t notice the Rolls–Royce at the entrance. However, Kate, following closely behind her, saw it, and her eyes instantly filled with intencojealousy. 

Emma was about to push through the crowd and walk into the rain with her umbrella when the Rolls–Royce’s window slowly rolled down “Emma, get in.” 

The familiar voice brought Emma’s attention back. The handsome face of the man in the car was as usual. If people were just envious when they saw the Rolls–Royce, then seeing Liam’s handsome face would simply make them jealous to death. 

Emma frowned and asked, “What brings you here?” 

“It’s raining, and you’re wearing a dress and high heels. I came to pick you up.” Liam’s voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was audible to several students and teachers present. His words were overwhelming for them. 

Liam was publicly acknowledging his relationship with Emma, confirming the previous speculations among the students. Emma was indeed with Liam; no wonder Kate kept picking on Emma relentlessly. 

Everyone instantly understood everything. 

Emma, holding her umbrella, looked back and indeed saw Kate gritting her teeth in the crowd. She laughed coldly and asked Liam with at meaningful tone, “Kate is here too, why not ask her to join us?” 

Liam’s brow furrowed, and even his expression became cold. “No need, my car is only for you.” 

As soon as he finished speaking, Levi opened the door and got out of the car, respectfully helping Emma to sit in the back seat. The black Rolls–Royce then disappeared into the rain. 

Kate stood there, her lips nearly bitten through with frustration. Humiliated twice in front of so many students today, she was shaking with anger, while from the crowd came waves of envious murmurs about Emma. 

Inside the Rolls–Royce, Emma began to rest with her eyes closed as 

osed as soon as she got in. Seeing her low spirits, Liam stayed 

silent. 

Suddenly, she said, “Why did you come over suddenly?” 

Liam immediately replied, “I knew you wouldn’t easily hang up on me, so I came straight here.” 

Emma slowly opened her eyes to look at him. Indeed, Liam had called earlier when she was in the restroom. She had hung up on impulse, not expecting him to rush over worriedly, 

Emma’s heart softened, and she pursed her lips, bending over to hug his shoulder. 

Feeling her embrace, Liam patted the back of her hand. “What’s wrong?” 

Emma said, “It just bothers me to think that you might have liked someone else before.” 

Liam’s lips curved. “You are unique.” 

Emma wanted to ask if what Kate had said a year ago was true, but the words wouldn’t come out. She abruptly changed the subject. Are Kate and Brad happy together?” 

The atmosphere in the car turned cold suddenly, and Levi, who was driving, glanced worriedly at the rearview minor 

Liam sneered, “Brad always likes to pick up the trash I threw away. I don’t understand or care about his things 

Emma asked again, “So… did you ever like Kate!” 

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Hearing her sudden question, Liam stared at her intently. “Is that what she told you?” 

Emma pouted and recounted the incident in the restroom to Liam, omitting only the part about Liam being disabled because of Kate. 

After listening, Liam laughed coldly. “This bitchy couple is getting more and more shameless. I never liked Kate, nor could I ever like her.” 

For some reason, just hearing his words dispelled all the clouds in Emma’s heart. If Liam said no, then it must be no. 

Just then, the car arrived at Icovine Estate. 

“We’re home,” said Levi. 

Liam took Emma’s hand gently. “It’s raining today, so I had the maid fill the tub with hot water. Go take a bath to warm up, okay?” 

Emma teased with a pout. “You’re so good at taking care of people, did you really have many girlfriends before?” 

Liam looked at her, his eyes unfathomably deep, “Mrs. Hall, are you jealous?”