Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

Emma chuckled softly.

“You’re quite clever, Cherise.

With a graceful stride, Emma approached the window, peering at the swarm of reporters gathered outside the library. “While I may lack the finesse of a professional journalist, feel free to decline my inquiries, challenge me, or even put me on the spot.

“But,” she paused, turning back to face Cherise with a playful smile, “what about those reporters out there? How do you plan to handle them, Cherise?”

Cherise furrowed her brow, rising slowly to join Emma at the window, her heart fluttering with a hint of panic.

Oh dear.

Were all those reporters gathered for her?

Inwardly. Cherise grappled with a sense of unease.

She had glimpsed the motto of Adania University when she and Blake entered through the school gates.

Cherise had picked up the

Emma was one thing, but facing hundreds

grew sweaty.

something bothering you, Cherise? Afraid to confront

your professed transparency and honesty, I’ll offer you an escape route. Why not just leave?” Emma’s smirk

smile to Emma.

back into her chair and idly playing with her phone, “if you don’t release me,

speechless, her smugness tempered by Cherise’s calm demeanor.

merely posturing, Emma retorted, her

about

confidence, Emma found

your

professional journalists like us college students? Think again.”

wonder if Mrs. Lenoir will keep up her bravado when faced with real

clearly in the wrong, but she’s still putting on a front. Talk about