Chapter 24 Are You Mad
They sat down by a quiet corner, and Emmett ordered the desserts as Savannah was still in a daze. She did not ask anything about the desserts but just quietly enjoyed the frozen yogurt and pudding he ordered for her. The desserts were quite satisfying as she had never eaten something as delicious as these before. She felt much better after emptying all the desserts. Savannah looked at Emmett and asked, “Can we not sue the man? I could tell he’s also a vict
im. Why don’t we try to understand his problem and see what’s wrong with his contract?” “Why? Do you know him?” Emmett was not pleased. Savannah shook her head. “Nope, I don’t know him. I don’t even know his name.” “Then why do you sympathize with him? He wanted to kill me, and he assaulted you!” Emmett could not relate to what she was thinking. Savannah said, “We’re not dead, aren’t we? I’m sure he had his reasons for acting like that. You even tried to get the attorney to put him in jail for as long as possible…” Emmett interrupted her with a mirthless laugh. “Hold on! So, you’re s
aying anyone can kill anyone as long as he or she has reasons? How did you come up with such ridiculous logic? If we don’t put him behind bars, he’ll continue to be a menace to society!” Savannah bit her lips as she was tongue-tied. She agreed that the man should receive the punishment he deserved, but she, too, believed that he should be given a chance to turn over a new leaf. Besides, it was also important to find what went wrong with his contract with Ma
shion. It was clear that Emmett did not see eye to eye with her and refused to continue with this conversation. After paying for the desserts, he said, “Time to go home.” Savannah stood up and left the shop with him While they were walking to their car, the sweet fragrance of Osmanthus by the road caught her attention. Emmett noticed Savannah’s reaction but chose to ignore her. He was still annoyed by what happened earlier. Savannah took a deep breath and explained, “I think you misunderstood me, Emmett. That man deserves to be punished, I agree. But shouldn’t we give him a c
hance to turn his life around? You’re not hurt, and my injury is not severe. Can’t we give him a chance to mend his ways?” Emmett stopped walking. He turned around, grabbed her chin, and pushed her to a wall. He gave her a sullen glare and said, “You’re pleading on that garbage’s behalf? Are you out of your mind? I’ve made up my mind, so quit trying to be magnanimous! “Garbage? So, that’s how you view people who are desperate, huh?” Savannah was amu
sed. Growing up in the Quaker family was not easy for Emmett, but he was not deprived of necessities. He could never put himself in Savannah’s shoes. And he would also eventually regard her as garbage if he found out about her past. “You’re such a ridiculous woman. Who do you think I did this for?” Emmett inched closer, and h
e was also pressing his lips on her face. Savannah panicked and looked away. They were in the middle of a road, and there were passersby around. “Stop it. My wound hurts.” Emmett released her and warned, “Don’t you dare beg for forgiveness on behalf of any man!” Savannah kept mum. She licked her dry lips and nodded. Emmett turned around and strode to the car, and Savannah followed right behind. Throughout the journey home, Emmett did not utter a single word. He kept his eyes on the road and sped like a maniac. Savannah was so terrified that she grabbed onto the handle
s around her tightly and tried not to scream. Upon reaching the gate of the Quaker residence, Emmett stopped. “Come down. Take over the driver’s seat now.” Savannah unfastened her safety belt. She could not hold it in any longer. “Please don’t drive like this anymore. I don’t want to die.” She did not wait for him to respond and got down
from the car. Emmett froze for a bit before exchanging seats with her. He reminded her, “Drive slowly. Can you still move your arm?” “I will, and yes, my arm is fine.” Savannah started the engine and tried to control the steering wheel with the other hand. The journey from the gate to the residence took about five minutes. Savannah arrived an
d noticed the whole house was brightly lit. Logan, Madelyn, and Osborn were bantering with each other in the living hall. Emmett observed their interaction by the French windows. Like an outsider, he could never fit in. Savannah, who stood beside him, could feel not only his anger but also disappointment. She whispered, “Are there any other ways to get back to Grandma’s building? I’m scared of your br
other.” She intentionally made it sound as if she did not wish to walk through the living hall. Emmett said, “Let’s use the kitchen’s corridor.” She nodded and nudged him to divert his attention, “Which way? Come on, let’s go. I don’t want them to see us. I’m sure Grandma is eager to see us too.” “Come.” Emmett looked away from the living hall and walked along a narrow alley on the left. The moment they arrived, Mary exclaimed, “Old Mrs. Quaker, Mr. Quaker is back.”
“Emmett.” Agatha immediately walked to the door to welcome them. She reached out her hands to touch his face and asked in a trembling voice, “Are you hurt?” Emmett froze for a bit and shook his head, “I’m fine, Grandma, but Savannah’s arm got injured. There are doctors and needles, and there’s even blood! It was so scary!”
