Chapter 5 Emma opened her eyes in pain and realized she was back at the Fitzgerald's villa . Cadoc sat next to her bed , his face clouded . " What did you mean earlier about leaving ? " Her heart gave a small jolt . She forced a dry laugh and played dumb . " Huh ? I don't even remember what I said . I probably had a fever and was rambling . " He stared at her for a while before loosening his grip on her hand . " You were in the lake for a long time . Why didn't you say you were on your period ? " Emma smiled weakly . " If jumping into the lake made her forgive you , I'd rather not say it . " His face twisted with a mix of emotions . " You care that much about me ? " She looked down . It wasn't about love . She only wanted to keep the peace between the two families . Once Ella came back , she could leave . Just then , the door flew open , and Sophie strolled in . " Cadoc , when are we going fishing ? " Seeing Emma awake , she acted surprised . " Ms. Jefferson , you're up ! Feeling better ? " Before Emma could reply , Sophie kept talking . " I kinda lost it the other day and told Cadoc to throw you in . I didn't expect that he would do that . I'm so sorry . 0.0 % 11:48 Chapter 5 Emma stood on the deck , gazing out quietly at the horizon , like none of it involved her . † 288 ¡Vouchers When Cadoc stepped away to take a phone call , Sophie walked over . " I don't get you sometimes , " she said out of nowhere . Emma glanced over . Sophie squinted . " Everyone says you're head over heels for Cadoc and would do anything for him . But isn't loving someone about wanting him for yourself ? " I set you up and made you apologize - you didn't react . He tossed you into a frozen lake - and you still didn't react . Even now , I'm being intimate with him , but you don't even care . " She stepped closer and lowered her voice . " Do you even like him ? " Emma twitched her lips . Sophie had hit the nail on the head . She didn't like Cadoc . Before she could respond , a giant wave hit them . " Ah ! " Both of them lost their balance and tumbled into the sea . Cold seawater slammed over their heads . As they struggled , the metal edge of the yacht scraped deep cuts into their arms , leaving red trails behind in the water . " Someone fell in ! Get help ! " Panic broke out on deck . A rescuer jumped in but came back up quickly . He said seriously , " Mr. Fitzgerald , their blood will attract sharks ! They fell in different directions . We only have time to save one of them first ! " Cadoc's face went pale as his eyes darted across the waves . Sophie thrashed in one direction , and Emma was drifting farther away the other way . " Save Sophie first ! " he shouted . Emma heard him . She coughed up seawater , gasping for air . Through blurry eyes , she saw the rescue team swimming toward Sophie . She caught sight of the worry on Cadoc's face , gave a bitter smile , and slowly shut her eyes . She should have known . 45.6 % 11:48 Chapter 5 In his heart , she was always the extra - easy to throw away . The seawater filled her lungs , and her consciousness gradually faded . Before everything went black , she saw something dark swimming straight toward her . It was a shark ! Then came the sharp , searing pain in her leg . The last thing she saw was the sea turning red . 91.1 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!