Chapter 32 Are You Tempting Me
Though Savannah knew that Emmett had already realized the truth when they went to the Avery residence, she was still startled. After all, the Avery family was so fake that it was too obvious not to notice. However, it was out of her expectations that Emmett thought that she might be the helper of the Avery family. It only went to prove that the Avery family treated her like a helper or maybe even worse. “You’re going overboard with your imagination!
Do you really think that any random girl could be paired up with a member of the Quaker family just because she labeled herself as being a part of a prestigious family?” Savannah smirked and continued, “I’ll make it clear once more to you that I am the true birth daughter of Sean, and Nina is my birth mother. Stop thinking otherwise!” Emmett was still in disbelief as Sydney looked more like their biological daughter than Savannah. From the interactions between Sydney and her parents, there was no doubt about it. Among the members of the Avery family, Ford was definitely the oddest.
The way he looked at Sydney was more than that of a loving brother. Also, he had no emotions when he looked at Savannah. Honestly, Savannah had some similarities in appearance with Nina. However, the feeling that they gave off during their interaction did not feel right. “Sean is not fit to be the head of the
Averys! What a disgrace to treat his daughter this way!” Emmett spat in disdain. “I agree that he’s a horrible person.” Savannah felt as if her jaw was about to be ripped apart by Emmett’s strong grasp. “But please release my chin. It hurts!” “You know what hurts more?” Emmett released her chin and exclaimed in anger, “You gave away my gifts to you without my approval! Savannah, how could you treat my gifts so casually?
You have to get those items back!” Savannah knew that the diamond on the dress costs a huge sum of money. However, she had no other choice but to offer those expensive gifts in exchange for Sydney to treat Freddie well. Thus, it was near impossible for her to retrieve the items back from Sydney, and it would be easier to return the money to Emmett instead. “I can’t take back something that I’ve already given out. I’ll earn back the cost and get myself a new one, okay?” “No!” Emmett demanded. “You won’t be able to repay that amount even if you work for the rest of your life!”
Right then, Savannah tiptoed, wrapped her arms around Emmett, and kissed him to stop him from talking. However, he froze for a moment when their lips touched and pushed her away immediately after. “Are you trying to tempt me?” “Could this count as repayment for the debt?” Savannah could no longer hold in her tears. “The only choices that I have is to either work hard to repay the cost or to repay using my body.” Emmett sneered.
“Do you seriously think that your body is worth that much? You won’t even let me touch you on good days! Yet you’re giving me yourself all because of Sydney! Hah! How shameless!” Savannah felt her inner world crumble after hearing those hurtful words from him. “You’re right. I did not give those to Sydney willingly. However, I had no other choice but to submit to her request.” Nonetheless, she could not continue, as she was tearing up uncontrollably.
No, Savannah. You can’t cry… Not at this moment… But the thought of leaving Freddie alone for an uncertain amount of time felt like a knife that kept stabbing at Savannah’s heart. She knew that the Avery family would not let them off so easily. Besides, Emmett would not be easily fooled either. At that moment, she felt suffocated as she was stuck between the two parties. Seeing that she was crying, Emmett felt frustrated and yelled, “Savannah!
Don’t try to fool me with your tears to gain pity. It doesn’t work! What did Sydney offer you in exchange for such expensive items?” Savannah kept silent and stifled her tears. “Stop crying!” Emmett demanded as it frustrated him further. Emmett took a mental note of what had happened at the Avery residence today.
He also noticed that Savannah could care less about the Avery family, like how Ford could care less about the both of them. In fact, it would be more believable to say that they were strangers. While the other members of the Avery family tried to be courteous, it was so pretentious that anyone could tell that they were insincere. “It’s either they offered you cash, or they’re holding on to something important. Is Sydney threatening you?”
Emmett had a sudden thought of that possibility and softened his voice. “Please tell me if you’re facing any problems. I’ll always be here for you.” Instantly, Savannah stopped crying as that was the first time she heard such comforting words. She glanced at him with her puffy eyes as she pondered if she should let him know of the burden that she had kept hidden in her heart. But even if I tell him, would he be able to accept it and support me through it?No…
No guy would be able to accept that their wife went to jail and had a kid. He would only end up resenting me and treating me like trash. “I’ve told you multiple times that I’m the daughter of the Avery family. I’m telling you the truth! Sydney is the youngest in the family, that’s why everyone dotes on her. Moreover, I’m not close with the Averys because I didn’t grow up under their care. Is it really that odd? You’re not close to your father too.
It’s pretty normal for that to happen within families like ours, so stop overthink-” Before she could even finish her sentence, Emmett’s expression turned fiery. He then reached out his hand and held the swollen part of her face caused by Sydney and smirked. “Well, if you want to repay by your body, I’ll take it!” He slammed her body onto the bed and pressed her down with his chest. Once again, he wanted to force himself onto her violently.
She tried to struggle, hoping for him to stop but to no avail. With a little bit of strength left, she let out, “Stop! You’ve promised me a request previously. Is it still valid?” “Yes,” Emmett replied with his voice muffled as he was still kissing her passionately. “Please let me off tonight – just tonight.” She pleaded with eyes filled with tears. “I’ll use that request only for tonight. Please. I know you can do this.”
