There was a moment of discerning silence until a thought hit a nerve in Emerald’s brain. “Wait! That guy likes you right?” Isabella shrugged, “Yeah, I guess maybe...” “What if he did all of this for you?” To say that Isabella was shocked by Emerald’s words would be an understatement. Her mouth hung open at her words. “That can’t be possible. I never met the guy before mom’s situation and I don’t think he had met me either and...” “When he met you for the first time, did he act like a total stranger?” Amy nodded. “Then he totally did all of this just for you! It is a clear sign.” Emerald suggested. “How can you say all of that and be so sure just over the fact that he acted like a stranger when he met me for the first time?” “Do you really think all the while he was dating your

