Chapter 58

After finishing the meal, they sat for a while before Michael stood up and said, "Let me give you a ride home." "Wait, Michael, sit down for a second. I have something to tell you." Seeing the conflicted look on Emma's face, Michael hesitated, then sat back down. "Okay, what's up? We still have time. No rush taking you back." "Michael, actually I..." Emma struggled to find the right words. She didn't want to hurt him, and she definitely didn't want to lose him as a friend. "It's okay, just say it. Whatever it is, I'm here to help. Did Ethan do something to you?" Michael asked through gritted teeth. He figured she needed help with something but felt awkward asking. He never once suspected anything else. He automatically assumed Ethan had wronged her again. "No, no, he didn't. He treats me really well," Emma said hastily. "Actually, what I wanted to say today is... I don't want you to bring me flowers anymore. I know how you feel, but I'm Ethan's wife now. And he's the only man I've love