Emily's pov
" I can't because if he knows you love him Emily, he'll try to find you even more than he does now. We need to make sure he doesn't find you. You have to let him go baby, for his own good." Mom whispered making me sob.
" I-I can't. I don't think I can. "
She sighed, squeezing me. " It will get easier I promise. You should be on your way now, I'm sure Bryson is trying his best to locate you. We don't want them to catch up."
I nod, knowing she was right. " Tell dad I love him and thank him for loving me as his own."
Mom cried, nodding. " I will. I'll let him know."
With one last embrace, we reluctantly let go. We looked at each other one last time, trying to remember each other's features for the last time before mom gave me a shaky smile.
" I'll make sure to protect
