Emily's senses stirred to life as the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, coaxing her from the depths of slumber. She blinked her eyes sleepily, attempting to adjust to the dimness that permeated the room. After a few moments, her surroundings began to take shape, and she realized that it was already well past noon as her eyes fell on the clock sitting on the bedside table.
A soft groan escaped her lips as the realization hit her; she had not only missed breakfast with her brothers but also squandered precious hours she had intended to spend attending to important matters at the company. The responsibilities weighed heavily on her mind.
