Chapter 17

Just what had Andrew done? The immense pain and regret he felt gnawed at his heart, leaving him in such agony that he could barely breathe. He rushed out the door with only one thought in mind—to find Emily. Andrew began camping outside her studio and her new apartment. The once proud and always composed owner of a business empire now walked around looking unkempt in a wrinkled suit and with stubble on his face. His bloodshot eyes were sunken and hollow, but they stared, unblinking, at every exit. He stumbled forward, intercepting her path, his voice hoarse and broken as he spoke with feverish urgency. "Emmy… Emily! I'm sorry… I'm so sorry. I was so wrong… I've found out about everything…" His words tumbled out in a frenzy as he reached for Emily's hand, but she deftly avoided him. Andrew pressed on, saying, "I know it's too late to say all of this… It's all too much of a joke. I'm the fool. I'm the blind idiot. I stupidly trusted Lucy and did you wrong… You're the one who save