Chapter 5 Emma’s Apology
Luna: [That’s all you two ever say.]
Aurora: [And we stand by it. You’re amazing! So proud of you!]
Luna: […]
Aurora: [Are you planning to build a future with Theodore?]
Luna: [No. A marriage in name only for a few years. I’ll divorce when the time is right.]
Olivia: [Oh? A fake marriage where you sleep together every night?]
Luna: […]
Aurora: [I want a fake marriage like that too.]
Olivia: [Same.]
Luna: [I’m going to sleep.]
Aurora: [Already? Was last night that intense?]
Olivia: [Luna, Theodore looks intense. Very.]*
Aurora: [OH MY GOD.]
Luna: […]
As the chat continued, Luna’s head grew heavier until she drifted into a hazy sleep.
She slept restlessly, feeling as though someone was staring at her.
Feeling uneasy, she opened her eyes and saw a pair of eyes filled with gentle affection.
She froze, blinking rapidly before squinting again.
“What are you staring at?” she muttered as her vision cleared.
“You,” Theodore replied, smiling.
“What? You just realised I’m pretty?” she deadpanned.
“Mm. I just realised you’re beautiful,” he said with a straight nod.
She stared at him in disbelief.
Does he have some kind of mental disorder?
“Before,” he continued, “I thought there was something wrong with your eyes. That’s why I assumed you looked… average. Turns out your eyes are fine. Actually, they’re quite nice.”
Luna frowned. “What on earth are you talking about? What’s supposedly wrong with my eyes?”
“Something was off,” he insisted earnestly. “But they’re fine now.”
“Dinner’s ready,” he added abruptly.
Her stomach growled and she rose.
Then she followed Theodore downstairs for dinner.
After lunch, she returned to her room to do her makeup. She planned to head to the company.
As she reached the ground floor, Ava called out, “Luna, heading out?”
Luna nodded. “Yes.”
“Luna, may I speak with you?” Ava asked.
“Of course.”
“Let’s talk in the garden,” Ava suggested with a polite smile.
“All right.”
As they walked into the garden, Ava took Luna’s arm and began, “Luna, I know Noah wronged you.”
“Mhm.” Luna nodded. “Everyone knows that.”
Ava faltered. The old Luna used to read people so well, conversations were effortless—
But now…
“Luna, don’t blame Noah. It was Emma—that woman—who seduced him,” Ava said through gritted teeth.
Luna stared at her.
So your son is completely blameless?
“Ava,” Luna said calmly, meeting her gaze, “that’s not quite right. If Noah didn’t already have those thoughts, even if Emma stood naked in front of him, he wouldn’t have moved an inch.”
Ava seethed internally.
“Luna, I know you’re angry. I’m his mother—no one knows him better than I do. He’s merely been bewitched for the moment. Give him time. He’ll come to his senses and return to you,” Ava said with a strained smile.
“So you expect me to wait for Noah forever?” Luna asked bluntly.
“Yes,” Ava said without hesitation.
Luna let out a laugh. “Sure. But you’d better check with my husband first—see if he’s willing.”
Ava: “…”
Your husband? Theodore?
“If Theodore gives his blessing, I’d gladly wait for Noah—forever,” Luna added sweetly.
Ava’s smile froze; her expression chilled as she stared at Luna.
She knew she was being mocked.
“Anything else, Ava? I should get going,” Luna said coolly.
Ignoring Ava’s expression, Luna turned away.
As she walked off, she sneered inwardly —a sordid mother, a foolish son.
Theodore’s words suddenly echoed in Luna’s mind.
Yes. There must have been something wrong with my eyes before. Otherwise how on earth did I fall for Noah?
Elsewhere, Noah sat on the sofa with Emma nestled tenderly in his arms.
He knew that although his grandfather had approved the marriage, the rest of the family was furious. Rather than stir things further, he brought Emma to his own apartment.
“Noah…” she murmured, gaze soft on him.
“What is it?” he asked with a gentle smile.
After wrestling with her thoughts, she finally said,
“I think… we should apologize to Miss Carter.”
Noah’s brow furrowed.
“Why?” he asked, puzzled.
“Because we wronged her.” Emma lowered her head. Noah’s frown deepened — he hadn’t even meant to run away at first.
She called out softly,
“Noah… if you don’t apologize, I’ll never feel right about it. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have fallen in love with you.”
Seeing her eyes redden, his heart softened instantly.
He pulled her close. “This isn’t your fault. It’s mine. Come on — we’ll go apologize to Luna together.”
“No, don’t. I’m the one who should apologize.” She shook her head, eyes misty.
“Honey… I love you.” His voice turned tender.
Then he leaned down and kissed her gently.
Emma closed her eyes, melting into the moment.
After a while, she pushed him away lightly, cheeks flushed.
“We… we shouldn’t go further yet,” she whispered, flustered.
Noah exhaled, steadying himself, then nodded. “Okay.”
Emma breathed softly and leaned into his chest, lowering her eyes.
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Luna held the position of PR Manager at CT Group. After finishing her tasks, she returned to the Davis residence.
The moment she entered, she saw Noah and Emma sitting on the sofa.
“Miss Carter, you’re back,” Emma said quickly, standing up.
Ignoring her, Luna walked straight toward her room.
Noah frowned, stood, and glared angrily.
“Luna, are you deaf? Didn’t you hear Emma speak to you?”
Luna shot him a dismissive look.
“Right — I didn’t hear her.”
Emma’s eyes instantly filled with tears.
Luna glanced at her.
This is Noah’s taste? A woman who cries on command? Sure knows how to trigger a man’s instincts.
“You—!” Noah sputtered, furious.
“What?” Luna arched a brow.
“Don’t push it, Luna!” Noah snapped, brows drawn tight.
Luna let out a sharp laugh. “I’m pushing it? You’re the one pushing it, you bastard!”
“You—” Noah began, but Emma clutched his arm.
“Noah, don’t argue with Miss Carter… this is my fault.”
Noah shook his head. “It’s not your fault.”
“No, it is my fault. I’ll apologize to Miss Carter.” Emma’s eyes shimmered.
She approached Luna and bowed her head.
“I’m truly sorry, Miss Carter,” she said softly.
Luna didn’t buy any of it.
She sneered. “Who exactly do you think you are? It’s not your place to apologize.”
