Time passed quickly over the next few days as Emily settled into a familiar routine, now without the heavy responsibility of running Stratton Enterprises. Her mornings began with dropping the twins off at school, followed by spending most of her time at the hospital, sitting by Alex's side. She'd have lunch with Carla, enjoying her friend's company and the quiet support, then pick up the twins and visit Alex again before heading home. The rhythm of her days felt simple again, like a return to normalcy in the midst of the chaos that had been her life for so long.
Ed called her every day with updates on their investigation into Lydia and Milo, eager to share every new piece of information. Raf sent over files packed with findings, but Emily hadn't opened all of them. She needed a break—time away from the relentless pressure and schemes. For now, she just wanted to focus on her family and find peace in the simplicity of her current routine.
