Chapter 184 The Fall

After dinner, with Edward watching fondly from the hall, Emily let the maids walk her back to the room she knew all too well. She pushed the door open. Every piece of furniture was exactly where it had always been. Suddenly, irritation rose within her for no good reason. Was she really supposed to share a bed with Gabriel that night? Not a chance. Once everyone was asleep, she would slip into the guest room. After making up her mind, Emily turned toward the bathroom. Right then, she heard the door behind her open, and Gabriel stepped in. Startled, Emily's whole body tensed as she warily eyed him. Gabriel was still wearing the soft loungewear from dinner and was carrying a fresh blanket. The guarded look on Emily's face dimmed the light in his eyes. He only wanted to make things right, not make things hard for her. "Go wash up," he quietly said. "I'll take the couch." Then, he set the blanket on the couch and didn't look at her again. After that, Emily said nothing and s