He looked away.
âI remember it, too.â
âDo you? Because I remember every word.â
She looked directly at him.
âYou told me I had been useful when you were building your business, but now I was nothing more than a burden.â
Daniel closed his eyes.
âAnd then you said something I have never forgotten.â
He waited.
Emilyâs voice dropped to a whisper.
âYou said, âIf you walk out that door, donât ever come back expecting anything from me.ââ
Daniel felt the blood drain from his face.
âI was angry.â
âSo was I. But I was pregnant, Daniel. I was frightened, and I had nowhere to go. I still hoped you would stop me.â
Tears slipped down her cheeks.
âI waited until I couldnât see the mansion anymore. I kept looking back, thinking you might come running after me.â
Danielâs hands began to shake.
âBut you never came.â