Chapter 17

Since Emma had been discharged, Michael had been looking after her day in and day out. He even moved into her place to take care of her, becoming a part of her life. In the mornings, he was always up before her. He left a note on the nightstand reminding her to take her meds and had a warm pot of chicken stew waiting in the kitchen. Every afternoon, he would quietly go over case files by her side. But he somehow always caught the slightest hint of discomfort and came to check on her if she was in pain. When nightmares pulled her from sleep, the soft glow of the bedside lamp would greet her. He would lean against the door frame with a glass of warm milk, gently soothing her as he massaged her back. All of it left her feeling grateful and touched. … Two weeks later, the crime investigation department cracked a major case, and the whole team celebrated with a lively dinner in a private room at a restaurant. After the operation, everyone was in high spirits. Solving the case had eve