Chapter 47: In Trouble

“Emily!” exclaimed Beatrice, running into the hut.

“Aunt Beatrice,” said Emily.

Joshua frowned as he got interrupted.

“Oh, my dearest,” cried Beatrice.

Emily couldn’t put Joshua down since he was having a headache, so she smiled at Beatrice and said, “Auntie.”

“You’re fine. Oh, thank goodness.” Beatrice kneeling down to Emily.

“Yes,” said Emily, nodding her head.

“Oh, what’s this?” asked Beatrice, looking at Joshua leaning on Emily’s shoulder.

“He’s-He's not feeling well.”

“Oh, I would assume so, since he did swim in that freezing water to save you.”

“Yes. Yes, he did, didn’t he?” said Emily, looking at Joshua. Flashback of how he came running towards her. Swimming to her. Keeping her afloat. Telling her that he won't let her go, echoed in her heart.

Beatrice frowned as she thought she saw something in Emily’s face. A face she hadn’t seen on her before. A face of care and love. She became worried that her niece have fallen into another scheme. Falling back in love or is st