Chapter 264

Edgar stepped into the room, eyes cold, watching her try to approach. Without missing a beat, he shifted out of her way, letting her grab nothing but air. "You all wait outside. I've got something to ask her." "You've got five minutes. Make it quick." The officers headed out. Emma stared at him with that helpless look, eyes wide and brimming with fake innocence. "Why're you standing so far away? I woke up here alone and scared." "Scared, huh?" Edgar knew her too well. He never doubted she had feelings for him. All those women who showed up around him-she got rid of them, every single time. He had always thought it was just some minor drama she could handle. Until the second he told her he was sending out wedding invites... and she, right after, hurt the one person he cared most about. "Of course I was scared! Those cops were straight-up nasty before you got here!" Emma clearly thought he hadn't figured out who she'd hit. She smiled like she had nothing to lose, lips pulled awkwardly on