any sign of deception. But all she saw was gen

er voice barely above a whisper. "But trust

n't expect you to forgive me overnight. I'll

alk away, leaving Jake and the past behind her. Or she cou

ive you a chance. But no more secrets, n

ou, Em. I promise, no more secrets. I'

d by a sense of possibility. Emma felt a spark of hope ignite within he

and honest with Emma, sharing his struggles and fears with her. T

, but this time, it was different. This t

zed she'd made the right decision. She'd given Jake a se

nge emerged. Jake's past mistakes came back to haunt him