Matthew Taylor quickly arrived at the entrance of Emma Hart's building. The door was left open, as Riley Turner had forgotten to close it when she left, perhaps intentionally.
Upon entering, he saw Emma Hart curled up in the living room. A bandage was on her forehead, with faint traces of blood seeping through, causing a deep ache in Matthew's heart.
Emma Hart looked utterly disheveled, her face streaked with dried tears and blood, tangled in her hair, adding to her pitiful state.
A cold gleam flashed in Matthew Taylor's eyes—Riley Turner had tormented Emma Hart to this extent!
He walked over quietly, carefully kneeling in front of Emma.
In a gentle voice, he called out, "Emma, how are you? Please don't scare me." His voice was soft, as he feared startling her. Matthew was truly pained to see the woman he loved in such a state.
