Chapter Eighty Five

Emma's stomach twisted uneasily as she received the papers from Tina, her heart aching for her friend as she slipped the envelope into her bag.

Tina's hand squeezed Emma's shoulder, her voice faltering. "There are also audio files inside," she revealed, her hold on Emma tightening. "Just hold onto them until we can review them tonight, and if we never see each other again, look through them."

Emma furrowed her brows at Tina's restless demeanor. "What's going on, Tina? This isn't like you. Something has really rattled you.I'm sorry," Emma whispered, her breath catching. "If it's about your sister and the baby..."

Tina's tears welled up as she shook her head. "I have a lot to confess, Emma. I didn't go through with the abortion. I'm leaving next week, disappearing completely. I couldn't go through with it, and I don't want Trevor to find out I'm keeping it."

Emma enveloped her in a tight embrace, gently swaying back and forth. "It's the right decision. It's best if you get away from all