"Emily… please," he murmured, his voice heavy with emotion. His hand moved up to cup her face, causing her heart to race. He still had an effect on her, even now.
“There’s a party tonight. Come with me,” he said, his tone shifting abruptly. Emily furrowed her brows in confusion, sensing that he was holding back, changing his words at the last moment.
"What’s suddenly changed? You never took me to social gatherings before," Emily questioned.
Guilt flickered in Nicholas’s eyes. He knew he had always neglected her. "I know. That’s why I want to make things right between us. Please, come with me."
Emily’s gaze remained fixed on his, thoughts racing through her mind. After a moment, she nodded. Nicholas’s expression brightened instantly. He opened the car door for her, and once she got in, he followed her, taking the seat beside her.