Chapter 1630

Ron grumbled, "There are a dime a dozen girls like her out there. You think I should take every one of them under my wing?" He jerked his head up mid-sentence, locking eyes with Emma. "Who gave you the right to eavesdrop, huh?" Emma had not meant to overhear their conversation; she just happened to catch it and did not have the chance to duck away before Ron spotted her. She strode toward him, standing tall right in front of him. "I didn't mean to overhear you guys." Ron did not care whether she meant it or not. The sight of her reminded him of his own manipulated life, stirring a deep annoyance inside him. "Here's the deal. Option one: Carla rents an apartment for you. Option two: If you're not cool with that, pack your stuff and get out." Carla was beside herself with worry. "Ron—" Emma cut in, "I choose option three." Ron retorted icily, "I didn't give you a third option." Undeterred, Emma continued, "I know you don't want me in your sight, but right now, we don't have a choic