Chapter 4

Just like I expected, the more Emily showed she couldn't let go of me, the more Richard wouldn't let her talk to me.

For a long time after that, I didn't have any contact with Emily.

For the first few months, I'd hit up Richard every week or two, asking if I could see Emily.

He'd always turn me down without a second thought.

At first, he'd at least reply, but eventually, he just started ignoring me altogether.

Every month, I'd pick out some new outfits and mail them to Emily.

After all, I had to play the part of…