youll be the first to have access to everything they sell . Theyll even customize a skirt for you every season , just for you . Despite his efforts , Emmas face remained hard , her expression not softening in the least . Her voice was sharp with disbelief as she looked at David , her eyes full of hurt . You really think I would do that ? Do you honestly believe I would snatch Allisons skirt ? Do you think I would push her to the ground just over a piece of clothing ? She paused, her frustration mounting . Or do you think Im jealous of her ? Is that it ? You really think Id target her , just like everyone else does ?! David tried to explain , his voice soft as he said , Im not blaming you , Emma , Its just that she has asthma … 1/4 +25 BONUS Going to any length Before he could finish , Emma snapped , her anger boiling over . So , because she has asthma , Im supposed to just accept everything ? she demanded . I have to watch my husband hug her , stay up all night taking care of her , while Im left alone , publicly humiliated ?! The weight of it all hit her at once , and her voice cracked . Unable to hold back any longer , she burst into tears , her body trembling . David hesitated only for a moment before stepping closer and pulling her into his arms . Despite her attempts to push him away , he held her tightly . Im sorry , he murmured . I didnt handle things well . Everything happened so quickly . I was worried that if something happened to Allison at grandfathers house , it would cause a scandal . I didnt have time to explain it to you . Emma sniffed , still upset . And today ? What was that about ? Why were you even at the mall with her ? David sighed , his tone softening . We only went to the mall today because she wanted to get you a gift to apologize . She wasnt sure about your style , so she asked for my opinion . Please , Emma , dont blame your sister wrongly ; she didnt mean any harm . Emma gazed at Davids sincere expression , her heart wavering . Deep down , she knew he wasnt lying . She also understood that he wouldnt believe that Allison had two faces and was clearly manipulating him . Taking a deep , steadying breath , Emma sighed . She reminded herself not to fall into the trap of Allison and quarrel with David . He was her husband and she needed to protect their love and marriage from the cracks Allison seemed determined to create . Fine , but this shouldnt repeat itself again , Emma muttered . David , who finally managed to calm Emma down , nodded and felt a wave of relief and was suddenly eager to impress her . Determined to make things right , he paid a hefty price to requisition the restaurant kitchen , planning to cook a special meal for her himself . Youre going to have the best meal of your life , prepared by your chef husband , he said with a teasing wink . Just stay here and wait for me . Emma raised an eyebrow , surprised by his sudden excitement , unsure of how to respond . Before she could say anything , David hurried off , leaving her standing alone in the quiet garden as he rushed back to the restaurant to make the necessary arrangements . After he left , Emma sat alone in the back garden to relax , but suddenly noticed movement in the distance . She saw Alisson walking towards her with a shopping bag and a bottle of red wine in her hand . Oh no ! Not again ! Allison approached her with a sweet smile , holding out the skirt . I brought this for you , 2/4 +25 BONUS Loving to any length Sister , she said softly , Consider it a peace offering . Emmas eyes narrowed , her voice ley , Youre not welcome here , Allison . Take it and leave . But Allison , unfazed by her cold attitude , gracefully sat down beside her . You know , Emma , I never understood why David would settle for someone like you . I mean , compared to me , youre just … ordinary . She gave a dismissive wave , as if the words were nothing more than an afterthought , But I guess hes just trying to be the good guy , right ? Its kind of cute , actually . Emma clenched her fists , trying to control her temper . She remembered Davids words and explanations , and told herself to stay calm . She refused to give Allison the satisfaction of provoking her . Just as Emma resolved to ignore her , Allisons demeanor suddenly shifted . Without warning , she grabbed the wine bottle she had brought , smashing it violently against the table causing the flying glass fragments to be scattered everywhere . Emmas eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Allison , who took a shard and scratched her arm . Blood dripped down Allisons arm , mixing with the spilled wine , staining the floor beneath her . She stood there , surrounded by broken glass shards , her eyes locked onto Emma with cold , malicious intent . With a sharp smile , she asked , Guess who David will believe ? Suddenly , her face twisted into exaggerated pain as she clutched her arm , letting out a loud cry . Help ! Somebody please help me ! David appeared in an instant , followed closely by a few waiters . His eyes widened as he took in the scene the broken glass , the blood , and Emma standing off to the side with a frozen expression . He stopped in his tracks, a deep frown forming as he processed everything . Before he could speak , both Allison and Emma turned to him and called out his name in unison . David ! Allison quickly spoke up first , her voice filled with pain . Im so sorry to interrupt your date , Emma . I just came to bring you the skirt . Maybe youre still upset , and accidentally broke the wine bottle . I didnt mean to cause trouble . She paused , glancing at her arm with exaggerated pain . My arms hurt . Could you take me to the nearest hospital , David ? Its difficult for me to drive like this . Davids eyes immediately shifted to her injured arm , just as she hoped . Without hesitation , he moved toward her , wrapping an arm around her waist to support her . He gently led her away from the shards of broken glass on the ground . As David passed by Emma , he briefly stopped and looked at her . Take care of your scratch , he said , his words barely reaching her . 3/4 +25 BONUS Going to any length Emmas heart clenched , and she instinctively touched her face , feeling the sting of a small wound . She turned to look at him , her voice shaking . Do you really believe what she said , David ? To her disappointment , he didnt respond , and continued on his way with Allison . Watching them leave and listening to the outrageous spéculations of the onlookers labelling her as a vicious woman , Emma was very sad but she forced herself to calm down . A tear threatened to fall , but Emma fought to keep it in . She whispered to herself , At least he noticed I was injured … But she still couldnt imagine that Allison would hurt herself in order to frame her ; how could . she go to such length ? Still , Emma was determined she wouldnt let herself be manipulated like this again . She took a shaky breath and looked around , her eyes landing on the surveillance camera mounted on the wall , and her heart calmed down a little .