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CHAPTER FIVE (5) Unconditional Surrender

Emily and Jack's love continued to flourish. Harrington Enterprises stabilized, and Jack's family began to accept Emily.

But Sophia remained skeptical.

One evening, as Emily and Jack prepared dinner, Sophia arrived unannounced.

"I need to talk to you," Sophia said.

Emily's instincts tensed.

"What's this about?" Jack asked.

Sophia hesitated.

"Emily's past," Sophia said. "I've been digging."

Emily's heart sank.

"What do you mean?" Emily asked.

Sophia revealed a shocking truth.

Emily's ex-fiancé, Alex, had been in contact with Sophia.

Spreading lies about Emily.

Tainting Jack's perception.

Emily felt betrayed.

"How could you?" Emily asked.

Sophia's expression softened.

"I wanted to protect Jack," Sophia said.

Jack intervened.

"Sophia, stop," Jack said. "Emily's innocent."

Emily's eyes welled.

"Jack, I—"

"Shh," Jack said. "I believe you."

Emily's heart swelled.

Jack's unconditional trust.

His unwavering support.

Meant everything.

Sophia apologized.

And Emily forgave.

But the encounter left Emily shaken.

"I have something to tell you," Emily said.

Jack's eyes narrowed.

"What is it?" Jack asked.

Emily took a deep breath.

"Alex's infidelity wasn't the only issue," Emily said.

Jack's expression turned serious.

"What do you mean?" Jack asked.

Emily revealed a painful secret.

Hi

A secret she'd hidden for years.

"I had a miscarriage," Emily said.

Jack's eyes filled with compassion.

"Oh, Emily," Jack whispered.

Emily's tears flowed.

Jack held her close.

His love enveloped her.

Unconditional surrender.

Emily gave herself to Jack.

Completely.

Trustingly.

And Jack vowed to protect her.

To love her.

No matter what.

Their bond strengthened.

As they stood there.

Wrapped in each other's arms.

Emily knew.

She'd found her soulmate.

Her rock.

Her forever.

But life still held surprises.

A surprise visitor would soon arrive.

A visitor who'd challenge their love.

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