Breaking out of the Cocoon

d with fatigue, as if he had just left

hrough. I asked your mom, and she said you've been dealing

Sorry for not asking yo

ket and handed it to Emma. "I brought this for you. H

as she took it with a smile

other, busy with work, couldn't always be there. She introduc

strange looks, and she had c

r's chill, caring for her deeply. During her painful

rson, besides Natha

s feelings, catching her completely off guard. She pre

nowing her heart belonged to the man whose phot

eparable. People assumed they were a couple,

ered venues for their wedding, thoug

ew misty. Over the years, Louis'

r in return was a

to the elevator, each heading to the

took Louis to try local

s grew up abroad, so everyth

chatted until the

h sarcasm, not even considering he had no claim over the woman he knew as Snow.

spoke first. "Is that how a

the photos Emma often looked at. To him

ion?" Nathan's rage blinded him to his

engage, grabbed Lou

a frenzy. Without warning, he rushed

of Louis, shouting, "N

han's fury further. "One guy's not enough

raised her hand an

had become this way, so different

ouis. "Don't let her innocent look fool yo

arm around Emma's shoul

froze under Louis's warning glare. "Shou

Emma's back, unwilling to let go. "Are

didn't turn around. She