Chapter 8X you see what youve done ? You burned someone ! Jason yelled , my frustration boiling What the hell is wrong with you guys ?! Cant you The waiter was shaking , repeating apologies , while the childs parents rushed over , clearly mortified .

Ava , on the other hand , tugged gently at Jasons sleeve , speaking in that overly sweet tone of hers .

Jason , please dont get upset .

What if you get sick from the stress ? It wasnt on purpose , you know I could feel my vision darkening as I staggered toward the door , the pain in my arm intensifying with every step .

It was like flames licking at my skin , sharp , burning , and relentless .

But worse than the pain was the crushing weight of betrayal that settled in my chest .

I had once believed that Jason and I were unbreakable .

} But now ? It felt like it was all just a liell Jason glanced at the burn on my arm , a flicker of heartache flashing in his eyes before quickly turning into frustration and regret !! Emma , how are you ? Does it hurt ? Lets go to the hospital right now he said , his voice filled with concem .

!! When I didnt respond , his tone softened , almost pleading .

Emma , please Dont make a scene .

After the wedding , you can do whatever you want , alright ? 8 Before I could respond , Ava chimed in with that soft , fragile voice of hers , always playing the victim Emma , Jason was just in a hurry .

Dont blame him .

Is your arm okay ? Do you need to go to the hospital ? Her fake , innocent act made my stomach turn , I shot her a disgusted look and swatted Jasons hand away Dont touch me ! Youre disgusting ! I spat I stumbled out of the restaurant , my stomach chuming with every step .

Behind me , Jasons anxious voice called out , but I couldnt stop .

I just needed to get away from this suffocating scene My high heels twisted , and I almost lost my balance , barely managing to steady myself against the wall .

The burning pain in my arm flared up , like a thousand ants gnawing at my skin .

Theard Jasons footsteps getting closer , panic rising in my chest , and I pushed myself to walk faster But then , suddenly , the footsteps stopped .

I turned around , heart hammering in my chest , and saw Jason holding Ava up , a worried expression on his face .

Avas face was pale , and she clutched her chest as if she was about to collapse .

She weakly leaned against Jason , her voice barely a whisper .

Jason … L.

I dont feel good anymore … Jason quickly steadied her , concem written all over his face .

Ava , whats wrong ? Where does it hurt ? I stood frozen , watching this ridiculous charade unfold , my heart turning to stone .

Jason looked like he was about to come over to check on me , but Ava clutched his arm tightly Jason , I feel dizzy … she said , her body going limp as she collapsed into his arms .

Jason looked between Ava , limp in his arms , and me standing there , unable to hide the bittemess rising inside me .

Finally , he made his choice .

He picked Ava up in a horizontal position and looked at me with a half hearted apology .

Emma , you go to the hospital .

Ill take Ava , and Ill come to find you afterward .

I felt my stomach twist painfully ! I leaned against the wall , dry heaving , but nothing came up .

Just the bitter , sour taste of anger rising in my throat .

Jason , Ava , the wedding Those words spun around in my head , getting louder and louder until they landed on the image of Jason leaving with Ava in his I closed my eyes , taking a shaky breath , trying to hold back the tears that threatened to spill .

I couldnt cry , not here , not now .

At the hospital , the doctor examined my burn carefully , his brow furrowing slightly as he inspected the damage .

Its a moderate burn .

It needs immediate treatment he said , his voice professional but with a hint of concem./ I nodded , but inside , I felt absolutely nothing .

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