know the necklace was meant for you , Emma . I thought it was a gift for the occasion from David . Im sure you understand I just took it because I thought it was for me . I hope you wont get the wrong idea and blame David . Emma stared at her sister , unsure of whether she was being sincere or just spinning another web of deceit . Before she could respond , Emmas phone rang , and she quickly excused herself , stepping into the hallway . Seeing Sophies name on the screen , she answered with a hurried tone . Sophie , hey , Emma said , trying to keep her voice steady . Emma , whats going on ? I heard about the party . Are you okay ? Sophies concerned voice came through . I I cant talk right now , Emma replied , glancing nervously back toward the parlor . Im in the middle of something . Ill call you later , I promise . Alright , but dont forget . Im worried about you , Sophie insisted . Thanks , Sophie , Emma said before ending the call and taking a moment to steady herself before heading back. When she returned , the sight that greeted her made her blood run cold . There , in the middle of the parlor , was Allison arms wrapped tightly around David , her face buried in his chest as she sobbed . I dont care about the necklace , David , Allison said between her sobs , her voice soft . I dont care about the ruby or sapphire , really . If Emma wants it , she can have it . I only care about you , Ive always cared about you … Emmas breath hitched , and she pressed a hand to her mouth to stifle the scream rising in her throat . Her sister hadnt come back to mend their relationship shed come back for David . Her heart twisted in pain as she stood there , invisible in the doorway . The confusion , the questions , the hurt all collided in that single moment . Why had Allison left on their wedding day only to return now , after everything had been built ? Why was she still holding on to David ? Emmas gaze fixed on Davids back , hoping desperately hoping that he would push her sister away , that he would pull away from the embrace . And then , to her relief , David did pull away . He took a step back , his voice steady but firm . Allison , Im married , he said , his tone final . Youre nothing more than my wifes stepsister to me . Emmas heart skipped a beat . Finally , she thought , relief flooding through her . But the moment was short lived . Allison looked at David with pleading eyes , grabbing his arm as if she were a child . So … do you love her , David ? she asked , her voice small , vulnerable , as if she were testing him . Shes 2/3 +25 BONUS Truth and Les your wife , but is she really the one you love ? Emmas breath caught in her throat . She watched unable to tear her eyes away from the scene unfolding before her . The room seemed to close in around her as she waited for Davids answer , her heart pounding in her chest . David stood still for a moment , his expression unreadable . Then , with a voice that was cold and distant , he said , Its none of your business . The words hit Emma like a cold gust of wind . She could hear the finality in his voice , the indifference , and yet … something felt off . The emptiness in his tone , the way he shut down Allisons pleas and didnt answer her question it unsettled her . In that moment , Emma realized the truth was far more complicated than shed ever imagined . Not interesting at all