Chapter 8 - Reassuring A Worried Mother Through The Phone Screen
Meanwhile, high above the city lights, Emily held her glowing smartphone close to her ear in the quiet guest suite.
“Mom, I promise I’m completely safe,” Emily said softly, watching the snow flurry against the panoramic window.
“Honey, I saw the video on the evening news three times before my heart medication kicked in,” her mother replied anxiously.
“It’s not what it looks like, Mom. Well, actually, it is what it looks like, but in a good way,” Emily stumbled over her words.
“A dangerous underworld boss kisses my daughter on national television, and you call that a good way?” her mother asked incredulously.
“He’s protecting me from people who tried to break me,” Emily explained, her voice steadying with conviction.
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“Just come home, Emily. We don't need rich men or mafia drama to survive,” her mother pleaded gently.
“I am coming home soon, Mom, but I need to finish this first,” Emily promised before ending the call.
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