When the Roses Wilted 19

When the Roses Wilted 19

Chapter 19 

Emily was thrown off

Well, I did dislike you before. You seemed to have zero sense of 

boundaries or shame.” 

But later I realizedit was all Harold’s fault. Had he truly loved you, he wouldn’t have married me and hurt me. Had he truly loved me, he wouldn’t have kept stringing you along and ended up hurting you.” 

Sophia stayed silent for a long moment before speaking again, her voice choked up- 

I get what you’re saying. Thanks.” 

Andsorry.” 

Emily couldn’t tell how much sincerity lay behind Sophia’s gratitude and apology

Yet over Harold, two strangers had turned rivals, settled their differences, and walked away. Sighing, irony, sorrow… 

Emily made a silent vow: never again would she recklessly give her whole heart to any man

Because love makes you lose all reason

Staring at the number showing a fiveminute call duration, Emily ultimately didn’t block it

Instead, she saved the contact name: Sophia

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That night, whether from exhaustion or true peace of mind. Emily slept deeply

The next morning, she didn’t hear Keith’s numerous calls. In her sleep, Emily felt a burning gaze

Her eyes snapped open to find a magnified handsome face, startling her into panic

Instinctively, she hurled a pillow at him. Keith yelped in pain, jolting Emily fully awake

Only then did she realize it was her own Buckwheat Hull Pillownotably heavy

Are you hurt?Emily tensed up

Keith sat halfslumped on the floor, his broad palm pressed tightly against one cheek. He didn’t respond

Growing worried, Emily leaned closer to check where he’d been hit

Keith sensed her approach and abruptly released his grip, leaning playfully toward her

In an instant, the gap between them closed completelyclose enough to hear each other’s distinct, thumping heartbeats

Emily blinked slowly, feeling her face gradually warming

Just then, a loud voice rang out: Keith, is Emily awake?” 

Both Emily and Keith looked up simultaneously

The speaker was her closest colleague at schoolAshley

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Seeing their intimate posture, Ashley hastily covered her eyes while peeking between her fingers, murmuring: Keep going! Pretend I don’t exist!” 

Emily laughed, then stood up and reached out to Keith

Get up, you weren’t hit but still pretending, how did you get in?” 

Ashely replied, Of course I asked the front desk for the key card. If it weren’t for packing your things for the outdoor activity today, Keith wouldn’t have been the one to call you.” 

Keith held Emily’s hand and stood up, then smiled at Ashley

Thanks, Ashley, for giving me the chance.” 

You’re welcome, I’m rooting for you!Ashley winked at Keith

Emily couldn’t stand seeing them like this, so she turned and walked to 

the bathroom

Wait for me fifteen minutes, I can leave right away.” 

Okay!” 

Today’s destination was Riverside Town’s most famous Botanical Garden. They say it’s peak bloom season now, like a fiery ocean

Emily still rode shotgun in Keith’s car. Only this time, an extra Ashley chattered away in the backseat, handing out snacks nonstop. Made the drive less boring

At the Botanical Garden, Emily gathered a whole bag of red camellias to bring back to the hotel. She’d make pressed specimens or bookmarks for 

her students

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Keith trailed behind her, documenting everything with a handheld camcorder

Then a gust swept through, shaking loose countless windtossed red camellias that showered down. Emily stood drenched in that floral rain, dreamlike and ethereal

Keith watched quietly, forgetting the camera in his hand

Just then, Emily’s phone rang. She glanced at the screenher former motherinlaw was calling

Frowning, she answered to hear a frantic voice

Emily, you need to come back! Harold did something foolish!” 

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