Chapter 1011 - Relationships (1) (2/2)

Emma didn't deny it. ”Of course, I do. This is what I was fearing… that I will get used to spending time with him and once he goes back to his business, I will have this gap...” She placed her palm over her chest unknowingly. ”…and I don't know how to fill it up.”

”Maybe you don't need to worry about that.”, Penny's comment admitted that she was eavesdropping on their conversation.

Emma and JoAnna looked at Penny who pointed with her chin toward the garden entrance.

Emma turned her head toward the direction where Penny pointed and held her breath at the sight of Charlie who walked in unhurriedly. He looked dashing in dark jeans and a gray blazer over a light blue shirt… and his charming smile was directed at Emma... and the way he ran his hand through his hair was mesmerizing.

JoAnna and Penny exchanged knowing glances and moved away from Emma.

Charlie was few steps away from Emma when she snapped out of her daze and rushed toward him.

”Are your legs OK with this?”, she asked while supporting his arm.

”Thanks to you.”, he responded.

Emma looked at Charlie standing straight in front of her and she thought how she didn't realize so far how tall he is… or how wide his shoulders are… or how his smile makes his eyes crinkle at the corners… She lowered her head while trying to compose herself. Why is her heart beating so wildly?

From a bench nearby, Penny and JoAnna carefully observed Emma and Charlie. Those two just needed a popcorn to have a full experience. Both Charlie and Emma were full of smiles, and JoAnna noticed that Emma is shy.

”This is NOT how two 'only friends' interact.”, JoAnna mused while scrutinizing them.

”Do you think that something will happen?”, Penny asked.

JoAnna shrugged. ”I hope so… but considering that those two are playing this game for months now and the score is still 0-0, I don't know. However... based on Charlie's attitude, it seems that he made some decisions during these few days he was not coming here.”

Penny laughed and grimaced.

”Are you OK?”, JoAnna asked her.

”I will be. Lately I'm getting these dizzy spells and discomfort in my stomach. But it gets better on it's own after a minute or so.”, Penny explained.

”That does not sound normal. Are you eating well?”

Penny confirmed that she is following dietary recommendations that JoAnna and Emma provided.

”Let's go quickly to the lab. I want to check your bloodwork. It is time for us to see the improvement, if any.”, JoAnna didn't give Penny an opportunity to refuse.

The atmosphere was good.

Sarah was happy to see everyone gathered, but she didn't like that their parents are hogging Aiden. They are around him, asking endless questions. Sarah told herself that it's only for the afternoon. He woke up recently, so everyone wants to spend time with him, especially his parents.

Sarah sat on a bench with a plate full of food and Kitty by her side.

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