It nearly broke Emmeline's heart further at the sight of him when he pulled away and looked down to her. Her eyes welled with tears at the sight. All she could do was nod though when he said it again. She believed him.

Sighing into the hug, she nuzzled against his chest as she wound her arms around his waist. "I should probably get home soon," she said softly, "Mother is likely already wondering why I've not come home yet." Though she had a feeling if she told her mother she'd run into Charlie, she'd get a knowing look and that would be that.

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