Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 128

Unfortunately, all the warmth had already cooled down after the suit had been kept for many years.

Malcolm’s eyes turned elsewhere and suddenly paused. He lowered his head and slowly picked up a ring.

That was the ring they had given each other when they had exchanged vows at their wedding. ‘How

disappointed was she withthat she didn’t even want the ring?‘ Malcolm thought.

Tabitha really knew how to stab Malcom’s heart with a knife to make him feel more hurtful.

Malcolm stood in a daze with the ring in his hand and couldn’t cto his senses for a while.

Suddenly, he clenched the ring so tightly in his hand that its sharp edges pierced his palm.

I'm not getting a divorce! Whatever it takes, I'll get her back. I've done something wrong. | will work hard to

change it and do my best to make for her, Malcolm thought.

On the other side, Tabitha becacquainted with Lorelai after living in Emmanuel’s house for two days.

Lorelai liked to tell Tabitha about Emmanuel’s childhood, and Tabitha seemed very interested in it. So Lorelai kept

talking and showed her the photos of Emmanuel’s childhood.

Although Lorelai was a young lady of a wealthy family, her life was extremely wretched and gloomy.

up

She had encountered the wrong person and had failed to fulfill a mother’s responsibility. Born a pushover, she

always tried to escape from reality

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and sweep things under the rug to cover up her loser life.

Never before had anyone listened to her talk about those things earnestly, smiled sweetly at her, and echoed

her, like Tabitha did.

Lorelai racked her brain to recall the only bit of normal life she had lived after getting married. Surprisingly, she

could still dig out sinteresting stories.

Emmanuel sat listening aside and found it ironic. ‘My childhood was dark as hell. What's there to say? Doesn't

Mom feel sick and disgusted when she recalls those things? How can she even laugh?‘ he thought.

At the stime, Emmanuel looked at Tabitha’s smile as she flipped through his childhood photo album page by

page, like silently participating in his past. His heart seemed filled to the brim with. something, and the pain that

had never seen the light of day seemed to be healed bit by bit.

Lorelai finished talking about Emmanuel’s childhood and then went on about his schooling. “Manny was a smart

child and won many awards. No matter what competition he participated in, he would at least be in the top

three.”

As Lorelai said that, she excitedly showed Tabitha the medals Emmanuel had won. There were dozens of them,

big and small.

Tabitha was somewhat surprised. ‘How could a child living in that kind of environment be so positive and

hardworking... If Emmanuel hadn't worked with Naomi, he would have been admirable, she thought.

Seeing Tabitha’s surprised look, Emmanuel suddenly felt the urge to pour his heart out. ‘Would Tabitha

sympathize withif | told her all about my childhood experiences? I've heard that many loves begin with

sympathy, he thought.

Suddenly, Lorelai’s eyes were smiling as she talked about something.

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“When Manny was in Grade 7, he participated in a singing contest and surprisingly won first place! At that time,

he cback with a big trophy... Where is it? I'll show you.”

As Emmanuel looked at Tabitha’s expectant eyes, his charming Adam's apple bobbed, and he couldn't help

saying softly, “It’s in my room.”

Lorelai suddenly realized and said, “Yeah, yeah, that’s right. | have a poor memory.”

When she got up to get it, Tabitha suddenly said, “I'll get it.”

Tabitha got up quickly and reached outside Emmanuel’s bedroom in a few steps. She took a deep breath and

pushed open the door.

At that moment, Emmanuel’s breathing froze for a while. He had severe mysophobia, both mentally and

physically. He would never allow outsiders to invade his private space.

But as Tabitha walked in step by step, not only was he not irritated, but his empty heart seemed to be filled.

Tabitha entered Emmanuel’s room with her heart racing. Emmanuel’s bedroom was not large, with little

furniture. Everything was in plain view.

Tabitha held her breath as she glanced toward the silver notebook placed on the desk by the window without

touching it immediately.

Right then, Tabitha was aware that Emmanuel hadn't trusted her completely. She needed more such chances to

get in and out of his bedroom.

When Emmanuel saw that Tabitha had not cout after going in for so long, his fluttering heart suddenly sank,

and his eyes gradually became

alert.

At that moment, he heard Tabitha shouting from inside, “Emmanuel, |

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can’t find it. Can you cin and helplook for it?”

Emmanuel suddenly felt relieved. He got up and walked in.

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Tabitha stood in his bedroom and seemed too shy to touch his things, looking obedient.

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Emmanuel suddenly felt that his suspicion was somewhat unreasonable.

Tabitha seemed to have just reacted and said a little sheepishly, “I didn’t think much just now. It seems |

shouldn't have cin here.”

When she was about to exit, Emmanuel smiled gently and said, “It doesn’t

matter.”

Emmanuel walked to the innermost box, opened the lid, took out the trophy inside, and handed it to Tabitha.

Tabitha noticed a safe next to the box, which seemed to contain important things. Her eyes couldn't help darting

around.

She reached out to take over the trophy with a chuckle. “I can’t imagine you singing.”

Emmanuel also laughed, and his voice becgentler and clearer. “If you are curious, | can sing it for you when

1 have time.” B

“Sure,” said Tabitha.

This little incident was overlooked just like that. Tabitha knew that Emmanuel seemed to trust her a little more

now.