Chapter 246 A Kiss

Emily was certain that the one Ethan truly loved was Emily Parker—not Emily Conner. As Emily Conner, she had plenty of admirers, particularly during her time abroad. Yet, she had no patience for romantic pursuits. But four years ago, as Emily Parker, she was a scarred woman with a disfigured face, a prison record, and a history as a college dropout. She was, by all accounts, unremarkable. Even so, it was precisely that version of her that Ethan had fallen for. “Emily, I can’t answer your question. I don’t know the answer myself,” Ethan said while turning to face her. His deep, magnetic voice echoed softly in the stillness of the garden. “Mr. Thomas, I have another question,” Emily said. Her voice was steady, though she bit her lip as she continued, “If you’ve been looking for me all these years, why were you so adamant about divorcing me back then?” It was his cold rejection that had driven her to leave in despair, fleeing abroad to escape the pain and heartbreak of Eltoriands—a