Chapter 22 Carter felt a little bitter , but he was also helpless . Only by experiencing how difficult it was in his heart could he understand Emma's disappointment and sadness at the beginning . Emma had no intention of catching up with him , she just walked past him and left , but he grabbed her hand . " Let's chat .. " What had to come could not be avoided . Emma also wanted to end this matter as soon as possible and did not refuse anymore . " Let's go upstairs first , Emma shook off Carter's hand and walked straight ahead . " This was the first time Carter had fallen behind Emma . When Emma was young , she liked to follow him around . Sometimes they played shadow stepping games , and other times she would get tired and ask him to carry her . As she got older , Emma enjoyed standing by his side , holding his hand or leaning on his shoulder . Never before had he followed behind Emma , watching her silhouette as he did at that moment . In the moonlight , her shadow kept getting longer . Carter watched her , and his anxiety was gradually replaced by tranquility . If possible , he would like to walk like this for the rest of his life . Not everything could be as he wished . When she arrived at Emma's house , she finally turned her gaze back to 11 : 3680 Chapter 22 Carter . Although her eyes were calm , Carter felt his own filthiness exposed . He avoided Emma's gaze before speaking softly . " Emma , come home with me , I regret it . " He urgently expressed his emotions during this period of time . 203 ( Vouchers " I was also scared at first , it was my confusion , not recognizing my own feelings , and my cowardice , choosing to avoid and treat you in a foolish way . " " Kelly and I never had anything , we were just acting . " " I never thought , nor dared to think how sad you would be . " " I just wanted us to be siblings , but being together would be frowned upon by others . I would rather be a little heartless now than have you be criticized by thousands in the future . " " Emma , I think I made a mistake ... ' Carter's voice grew lower as he spoke , clearly wanting to look at Emma but then backing away when he met her calm gaze . " Are you trying to tell me that after I left , you realized you couldn't bear to be without me and started to like me ? Emma asked , her voice light and airy . " Carter wanted to speak up , but it felt like he had swallowed a million shards of glass . It wasn't that he didn't want to admit it , but he always felt like Emma didn't want to hear it in the first place . So he just looked at her , his eyes full of emotion , but remained silent . Emma looked at him and let out a long sigh . 29.975 11.36 Chapter 22 " Carter , you didn't love me . " 288 vouche Carter wanted to deny it , but when he saw the complex emotions in her eyes , he swallowed his words . Emma continued , " During this time , I actually thought a lot . " " I think you had half of it right at that time . " Carter had said so much that he wasn't even sure what Emma would say . He just knew without thinking that it wouldn't be something he wanted to hear . " Emma , he called out , trying to interrupt whatever else Emma had to say . " But Emma kept on talking . " Back then , you said I couldn't distinguish between love and family , but actually you were half right . " Carter's face turned pale . Emma's words did not stop . " When I was eight years old , I was cautious towards everything . My parents didn't want me , and I wasn't familiar with Charles either . It was you who barged into my life without permission . " " You accepted all of me , treated me well , and gave me enough sense of security . " " Just like ... " Emma hesitated for a moment , as if searching for a more appropriate word . " It made up for all the regrets my parents left me with . " " Actually , in this situation , it wasn't very surprising that I fell for you . 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