Chapter 1034 - Apologies (3) (1/2)

Miss Sparks, Miss Thompson and Miss Davis (aka Chelsea) stared at Charlie and Emma without moving.

Charlie's words rang in their heads. 'You are not welcome in our home… not welcome in our home… OUR home…???'

They glanced at each other while wondering if Charlie is married to the woman by his side. Not possible, right?

Chelsea wanted to say something to fix the situation, but she was not sure how much Charlie heard. Based on his icy gaze, she knows that he heard enough to understand that they bullied Emma again.

Chelsea clenched her teeth at the sight of Charlie protectively holding Emma. Why is he treating her so kindly? She is a nobody!

”Are they still here?”, JoAnna asked when she entered the living room with Jeff to add another shock to three women who already felt that they can't breathe.

JoAnna looked at Emma. ”Did they apologize properly?”

Emma made a sorrowful expression and turned to Charlie who hugged her and patted her back.

”I see…”, JoAnna mumbled. ”Don't worry, sweetie. I know that you are magnanimous, and you will give them another chance.”

”I don't know if it will make any difference. They bullied me again.”, Emma spoke in Charlie's chest.

”Again?” JoAnna frowned and pursed her lips. ”I believe that everyone deserves a second chance. I'm confident that young ladies from prominent families can come up with creative ways to show their sincerity…” She turned to tree women. ”How about it, ladies? Do you want another chance, or will you go home to tell your parents that you messed up and made it worse?”

”Speak up!”, JoAnna's fierce tone made tree women almost jump out of their skin.

”Yes, yes…”, Miss Thompson was the first one to recover. ”Another chance, please…”

Chelsea dejectedly agreed while Miss Sparks nodded vigorously.

”Good!”, JoAnna exclaimed. ”Keep in mind that just words will not be enough. I look forward to seeing how sincere you can be. You have 48 hours. If my dear friend is not pacified with tokens of your apology, your families will find out what suffering is by end of the week. Make sure that Miss Lenihan gets the same message as well.”

JoAnna smiled and gestured toward the door.

Three women lowered their heads and headed out silently.

”I'm sorry that you had to go through that.”, Charlie told Emma softly while rubbing her back.

”Why are you apologizing?”, Emma smiled and touched his face. ”Their behavior shows how ugly they are on the inside, and it's not affecting me in the slightest.”

Charlie smiled while looking at Emma gently and kissed her forehead.

After some time, Emma glanced at JoAnna who was looking at them with a glee.

Emma tried getting out of Charlie's embrace, but he didn't let go. ”Charlie, please...”

”I can tell that you are still upset.”, he tightened his hold on her.

Emma pinched his waist lightly.

”Hey! I was comforting you.” Charlie sulked while rubbing his waist.

Emma looked at the man who got addicted to acting. She barely touched him, and he is complaining like a piece of his skin is missing. ”Everyone who needs comforting left the room.”

”Do you want me to go and hug them instead?”

Charlie's question earned him another pinch. But this one was more forceful.

Emma ignored Charlie's protests. She didn't know if she can believe him or not considering that he asked for more hugs to make him feel better.

Emma looked at JoAnna. ”Is this OK? This is extortion.”