Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 1936

Hannah was bold and brazen, going after what she wanted and playing for sympathy.

Emily and Freya had no choice but to give in and make sacrifices. After all, that was their responsibility as Hannah's older sisters.

Nonetheless, when things reached a truly crucial moment, Emily could not deny that she felt deeply unsatisfied with having to always compromise.

If she gave up everything for others, then who would give way to her when she wanted something, and who would help fulfill her desires?

Now that Hannah had clearly failed, would it be reasonable and justified for her to make a move and confess her feelings to Andrew without it seeming like she was stealing him from her?

The more she thought about it, the more obsessed Emily became with this suddenly exciting idea.

It was like people who were afraid of heights but knew it was dangerous to stand on the edge of tall buildings. One careless step and they would fall to their death. Yet sometimes, their hearts just could not resist the urge to test those limits, to walk a tightrope in the sky.

That was exactly the mindset Emily had fallen into. If she took the risk, maybe everything would change. If she stayed quiet, if she never made a move, then nothing would ever happen.

Her mind suddenly flashed back to the moment Andrew rescued her in Verhampton Valley, when he beat the hell out of Hank.

Emily's heart raced as she pictured it, and she thought, 'Even if he demanded my body in return, if he wanted to take me completely, I'd say yes without hesitation.'

She had always been very proud. As the eldest daughter of the Keller family, she had always imagined her other half would be a prince charming. That was why Theo, a scion of the powerful Fischer family, was qualified to approach and pursue her.

Yet, in front of Andrew, all her pride disappeared. There was no room left for haughty airs or the dignity of a spoiled heiress.

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