Forced Marriage: Escaping Her Monster

Dr. Kruger looked at Jeremy and he leaned on the wall with a sigh and stared at the floor and Emma was too stunned to react.

Okay... This Gerard is Jerlina's boyfriend and those two know about it.

So... is he also the father of Jerlina's baby?

But why did Emma marry him? And why did Jeremy marry Jerlina?

Don't tell me Emma got what Emma wanted like always. And as usual, Jeremy helped his sister, didn't he?

Dr. Kruger who hates drama in her life and avoids gossips, and every reality show and drama series there is, got herself standing in the midst of a twisted drama in her own life involving her son.

"He meant I am Jerlina's girl-friend. Silly Gerard!" Emma who had composed herself playfully hit Gerard in his arm and held his hand.

Yes, you are so believable Emma.... Dr. Kruger wanted to roll her eyes.

Pulling through the hallways avoiding Dr. Kruger's gaze, Emma spoke coyly as if the one who looked like someone shot a hole through her brain sometime before was not her.

"Aunt Maddy is very upright and she won't tell you anything, Gerard. Jerry told me that Jerlina has high fever, isn't that so, Jerry? It probably is the flu." She turned to look at Jeremy with her eyes pleading.

Dr. Kruger looked at Jeremy knowing how he'd respond. He will do what his sister wants and not what is right.

It's been this way always.

Emma is the lowliest snake in the Harrison family but he fails to see it and considers her a little bunny that needs to be protected. She is a good actor.

Please prove me wrong, Jeremy. This once...

She had her hopes up when she saw him taking some seconds before he responded.

Say the truth, Jeremy. Don't just do what Emma wants.

"Yes, she has the flu... but she is responding well."

Dr. Kruger got back in the room and slammed the door shut hearing Jeremy say it.

She got angry at Jeremy like never before and she almost threw the box he made in the trash. But remembering his hurt face, her heart went mushy.

She called Daisy and gave her the gist. She asked her to not leave Jerlina's side no matter what. She knew only Daisy would stand against Jeremy.

If everything is this complicated with them, what will Jeremy do if Emma wants Jerlina dead?

Her head hurt and she rubbed her forehead. Her eyes ended up at the little freezer in her room where she is keeping the miscarried baby. By their interactions before, she could infer that Emma knew Jerlina had a miscarriage and wanted to hide it from Gérard.

A very scary thought popped in her mind.

It can't be that...

She picked up her phone and called an old acquaintance just to be sure.

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Jeremy winced hearing the door shut. He knew his mother is mad and he knew she is mad because he lied.

But what other choice does he have? Nothing good will come out of telling him the truth. If Gerard knows the truth, he won't leave for the honeymoon making Emma sad.

Isn't he the one who willingly married Emma leaving Jerlina? He doesn't have to know.

He walked in the front leading Emma and Gerard to the room Jerlina is at. He sighed seeing Daisy blocking the door.

"She's sleeping and doesn't want to meet anyone."

"Aunt Daisy, we won't disturb her. We're worried for her and want to have a look at her-"

"Who's your aunt? And where's the fruit basket and flowers you brought for her?" Daisy sneered. "You lot can wait till she wakes up and meet her if she is willing to meet you."

"Daisy... They have to catch a flight." Jeremy stepped to the front. He knew Daisy's become a mama bear and no one can break her defence.

In fact he was secretly happy Gerard won't be able to meet Jerlina now that Daisy has stepped in. He wanted them to leave.

"It's fine. We can wait." Gerard sat on a chair by the stairs and started scrolling through his phone.

Daisy closed the door behind her carefully without letting them peep inside. Even the little see through glass in the door was covered by a curtain. Jeremy leaned by the wall near the door and Emma walked to Gerard.

"Gina, your sister is admitted in the hospital with severe fever. Why don't you stay with her?"

"..."

"I- I won't be available for a while."

"..."

"Yes, tonight."

"..."

"Italy."

"..."

"But-"

"..."

"Fine, I'll buy you a purse if you take care of Jer."

"..."

"Hmm, bye."

Emma rolled her eyes hearing Gina's laugh even where she was standing.

Seriously! Why is he telling that sl*t our honeymoon plans? And why would he buy that b*tch's sister a purse when he never gifted me anything?

"Gina can't take care of Jerlina." Jeremy said rubbing his beard.

That girl can't even take care of herself and she'd be a danger to Jerlina if she stays close to Jerlina.

"Then I'll take care of her," Gerard said gritting his teeth. He put his phone in his jeans pocket and walked up to Jeremy.

"Our honeymoon-" Emma started to speak but Gerard paused his steps and glared at her making her flinch. "Don't glare at me," she said with her chin up realising her brother in near.

"Or what? What will you do? You'll complain to your brother? Well, boo-f*cking-hoo, Princess! Let him do what he wants to me. I'm not scared of him." he gritted his teeth and held out his hand to grab her throat.

"Mr. Cooper, let's not lose our temper right here in a hospital," Jeremy said calmly and Gerard pulled back his hand gritting his teeth.

At that time, a couple of guys who were visiting Mrs. Falcon walked through the hallways. Seeing Jeremy they made some provoking gestures and since it didn't move Jeremy, they jeered at him and left by the exit when the security sent them away.

Gerard waved his hand in front of his nose unable to bear the stench emitted by those men. Bowing his head, he clenched his jaw.

TJ is threatening me with Jerlina, isn't he? He is keeping Jerlina in this kind of place and if something happens to his sister, I won't know what will happen to my Jerlina.

What have I done!