Hannah was bold and brazen, going after what she wanted and plying for sympathy. Emily and Freya had no choice but to give in and make sacrifices. After all, that was their responsibility as Hannah’s older sisters. Nonetheless, when things reached a truly crucial moment, Emily could not deny that she felt deeply unsatisfied with having to always compromise. If she gave up everything for others, then who would give way to her when she wanted something, and who would help fulfill her desires? Now that Hannah had clearly failed, would it be reasonable and justified for her to make a move and confess her feelings to Andrew without it seeming like she was stealing him from her? The more she thought about it, the more obsessed Emily became with this suddenly exciting idea. It was like people who were afraid of heights but knew it was dangerous to stand on the edge of tall buildings. One careless step and they would fall to their death. Yet sometimes, their hearts just could not resist the urge to test those limits, to walk a tightrope in the sky. That was exactly the mindset Emily had fallen into. If she took the risk, maybe everything would change. If she stayed quiet, if she never made a move, then nothing would ever happen. Her mind suddenly flashed back to the moment Andrew rescued her in Verhampton Valley, when he beat the hell out of Hank. Emily’s heart raced as she pictured it, and she thought, ‘Even if he demanded my body in return, if he wanted to take me completely, I’d say yes without hesitation.‘ She had always been very proud. As the eldest daughter of the Keller family, she had always imagined her other half would be a prince charming. That was why Theo, a scion of the powerful Fischer family, was qualified to approach and pursue her.
Yet, in front of Andrew, all her pride disappeared. There was no room left for haughty airs or the dignity of a spoiled heiress. There was only one thought left in her mind: If this man wanted me, I would give him everything. The more she thought about it, the hotter her body burned. “Andrew, Logan, excuse me for a moment,” she said abruptly. With a sense of urgency, she got up from the table, making her the third Keller sister to suddenly excuse herself mid–dinner. Logan looked puzzled. “What’s wrong with you three today? How come you’re all acting like you have something on your minds, with one person excusing herself and another going to the bathroom?” He laughed, “Oh, well, Andy, don’t mind her. Let’s keep drinking!" After leaving the dining room, Emily did not go to the bathroom but headed straight to her own room. She had made an extremely bold decision, one she was not even fully conscious of making. She mumbled, “Freya, I know you also favor Andrew and have feelings for him. But I’m sorry. I also want to fight for myself one last time.” She reasoned with herself, “I can give way to Hannah because she’s the youngest and has been hurt the most, but she failed. Andrew doesn’t want her. So, as the eldest sister, I can’t keep giving in anymore. “And honestly, let’s be real… Whether it’s you or me, if either of us ends up with Andrew, it’ll still be a win for the Keller family.” Emily was not stupid. She quickly found a way to justify her decision and wash away the moral guilt gnawing at her. Freya wanted Andrew, but so did she. So why not both go for it? Whoever succeeded would bring a man like Andrew into the family—someone strong, smart, and capable of protecting them all.
Chapter 1936 Thus, she felt she was doing nothing wrong. In fact, she was being quite sensible. Then, Emily stripped herself completely naked, quietly waiting for the final moment to arrive.