Emma’s POV

"Yes, but you didn't tell me the real reason. I heard rumors about a man who keeps following you. Is that true?" He looked at me sharply this time, as if trying to read my mind.

"That's my business, not yours," I said firmly. I wasn't going to let him pry into my personal affairs. Matthew was always like this, wanting to know more than he should.

"You know, Emma, ​​I could make your life harder here if I wanted to. I have the power to do that," he threatened, but I just smiled a little.

"You tried, Matthew, and look where I am now. I'm still here,...