Chapter 2 Observing the man engrossed in his conversation with Kelly , Emma held back the words she wanted to express and quietly left the study . To Carter, she was merely a step - sister residing in his home . He had no interest in her college plans . Given this , she saw no reason to burden herself with unnecessary concerns . In 15 days , she would leave the Hachett family - and Carter . Back in her room , Emma looked at the Stitch night light , casting its gentle glow on her nightstand , a hint of melancholy in her eyes . The little blue alien stood there with his wide ears and silly grin , arms open like he was always ready for a hug , just like how Carter used to protect her in his arms . Yet , the past remained just that - a memory . Emma sighed quietly and switched off the Stitch night light . " It's time to pack now that I've decided to go , " she whispered to herself , pulling out an old duffel bag and opening the cabinet that spanned the whole wall . Inside the glass cabinet , there was the lucky amulet that Carter had prayed over for her at Hope Church , along with the coral sea perfume he had personally traveled to France to create just for her . Emma carefully removed each item and placed them into the duffel bag . As the duffel bag slowly filled , Emma felt a growing emptiness in her heart , as if a chilling wind was blowing through a void . 0.00 % 11303 Chapter 2 She pushed aside the sadness within her and pulled open the drawer at the cabinet's base . Inside , she found an aged diary filled with youthful pencil scribbles that detailed the turmoil of her early years . " The teacher at my new school is kind , yet the other kids said that I bring bad luck . Dad is with his own family , Mom is with hers , and I feel like an unwanted child . " In those days , after Carter finished reading her diary entries , he gently patted her head and reassured her , saying , " You didn't bring bad luck , silly girl . To me , you are a star - radiant and dazzling , shining more brightly than anyone . " From that day forward , none of Emma's classmates at school mentioned that she was a jinx . Eventually , she discovered that Carter had quietly visited the school to caution the children without her knowing , safeguarding her childhood in his own style . The pencil writing in the diary grew increasingly tidy , and each page was filled with snippets about Carter . As Emma turned the pages , her vision slowly became hazy . On the final page , there was a note from Carter to her , penned back when they were split into arts and sciences classes during their sophomore year of high school . " Emma , regardless of whether you opt for liberal arts or science , don't forget to aim for a university in New York . Once you graduate , join the Hachett Group right away . I looked after you when we were young , and even as adults , I will be there to watch over you . " Tears quietly streamed down her face , landing on the diary and blurring the handwriting . Emma controlled her thoughts , pushing down the swirl of emotions inside her . Then , she ripped apart the diaries and letters, one 28.93 % 11.30 Chapter 2 by one . 1200 Wouchers Every page she tore represented another memory of her past with Carter disappearing . Once she had torn them all , Emma placed the pieces in the duffel bag and zipped it shut . After a while , there was a noise coming from downstairs . Emma stepped out of her room and noticed Kelly in the living room , dragging a suitcase and hugging Carter . Her heart skipped a beat , and she stood still for a brief moment . Seeing Emma on the stairs , Kelly glanced up with a smile and greeted her . " Emma , I'll be staying here for a few days , and I brought a special gift for you, " she said as she approached Emma and opened the ornate box she was holding . " Have a look . Do you like it ? " Within the brocade box lay a pink wristwatch with a metal band , charming and tinged with a bit of elegance . Emma frowned and didn't take it . She had been allergic to metal since childhood . When she was nine , her nanny once gave her a metal spoon to eat mashed potatoes . She experienced a mild red and itchy reaction , but Carter immediately dismissed the nanny . He even replaced all metal objects in the house , making sure nothing would trigger her allergies . Engrossed in her thoughts , Emma was jolted by Carter's voice . " Go on , take it . Don't let Kelly's generosity go to waste . " Each word pierced Emma deeply . She looked at Carter's indifferent face , feeling sorrow rise within her . This man had not only withdrawn his special regard for her but had also overlooked her weakness . Emma inhaled deeply , accepted the brocade box , and fastened the watch 64 90 % 11.30 Chapter 2 on her wrist . " Thank you , Kelly . And ... thank you , Carter . 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