Chapter 80- the unthinkable

I thought everything was finally falling into place. After the meeting at Harrison's office, I felt like I was beginning to understand my place in his world. Things felt calm, normal, and even happy. I was with Harrison, we had Ethan, and for the first time in a long time, I felt like I could be truly happy. But life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect it. And this time, it hit me harder than anything before. It was a quiet afternoon, and Harrison had just left to take care of some business. Ethan was taking his nap, and I was sitting in the living room, flipping through a magazine, when my phone rang. The number on the screen was unfamiliar, but something about it made my stomach twist in warning. I hesitated before answering, feeling a sense of unease creeping up on me. "Hello?" I said, my voice steady despite the nervous feeling inside. "Is this Emma?" A deep voice, gruff and cold, answered. It made me shiver. "Yes, this is Emma," I replied, my heart starting to r