He could never fall in love with Jennifer… Love… Why did that word suddenly come to his mind? His heart ached, a deep pain that made him wonder what was happening. He stared blankly at Emmeline, and as soon as he said he wouldn't fall in love with Jennifer, tears began to well up in his eyes.
Emmeline seemed affected by his emotions, rushing into David's embrace as if that was the only way to truly possess him. "You promised; please don't forget!"
Outside the car window, a pure face glanced unconsciously towards the interior of the car, which had its window open, before quickly turning away, pretending not to have seen anything. "Xavier, can you go a bit faster? I'm so thirsty; I want to go back and get some water…"
Xavier glanced at David's car, where the two were hugging, and without saying anything, he quickened his pace.
