On the way to the lawyer's office, the silence between Emily and Alex was palpable. The air in the car felt as cold as the tension between them. Emily had left in a rush, grabbing only her coat, and as she sat still, she began to feel the coldness from the late fall air. Tightening the coat around herself, she tried to find some warmth. Alex silently turned up the heat, though his eyes remained fixed on the road. The car's interior soon grew warmer, but the atmosphere remained icy.
Emily glanced at Alex through the rearview mirror. Knowing him for so many years, she could easily recognize the signs of his anger. With a light sigh, she lowered her gaze, feeling suffocated by the heavy air around them.
