CHAPTER EIGHTY SIX – A FINAL MEETING

The next day, Deonna sat in a cozy café, her hands wrapped around a steaming mug of herbal tea. She had asked both Logan and Emma to meet her here, determined to put an end to the emotional tug-of-war. Logan arrived first, his face etched with worry. "Deonna, about yesterday—" She held up a hand, silencing him. "We'll talk about it when Emma gets here. This ends today." Moments later, Emma sauntered in, her eyes widening in faux surprise at seeing them both. "Well, isn't this cozy? A little afternoon rendezvous?" Deonna gestured for Emma to sit, her voice steady despite the nerves fluttering in her stomach. "Thank you both for coming. We need to talk." Emma settled into her chair, a bemused smile playing on her lips. "What's this about, darling? Are we planning a baby shower?" Deonna took a deep breath, squaring her shoulders. "This is about you, Emma. And your constant interference in our lives." Emma's smile faltered for a moment before returning full force. "Interference? I'm