Back at home, the house was filled with a comforting silence. Emily let out a big yawn, took a sip of water from the glass on the kitchen table, and decided to take a nap. She headed to the bedroom, feeling the early morning weariness catch up with her. The room was bathed in soft, natural light, the bed inviting her to rest.
Just as she was about to drift off, she heard the front door open, followed by light footsteps. "Emmy? You home?" It was Julian's voice.
Emily quickly came down to the living room and found Julian placing two bags of takeout on the dining table. The dinning room was spacious and sunlit, with tasteful décor and arts on the walls. Julian turned to her with a smile. "Sorry I was late. I missed their first day at school. Were they excited?"
"Emma was," Emily replied, returning his smile.
"I ordered the omelet and bagels you like from C's, and coffee from St. James," Julian said as he was unpacking the bags.
