Chapter 700

Elara glanced at Tessa out of the corner of her eye and noticed her pale face. She fell silent, clearly accepting Emmett's words.

From then on, neither of them exchanged glances, speaking only to Tessa individually.

Once dinner concluded, Emmett offered to drive them home, but Elara declined.

Emmett quickly resumed his previous gentle facade. "Elara, you're not still holding onto what happened ear