Chapter 144:Moment of Reprieve

Alexander returned home after a grueling day at work, his shoulders heavy with the weight of corporate battles and mounting suspicions. The office had been a whirlwind of stress, compounded by the unresolved issues with Rebecca and Hazel's sudden rise to prominence. All he wanted now was to find solace, if only for a moment, in the comforting presence of Emma. He stepped into the dimly lit bedroom, the soft glow of a bedside lamp casting a warm hue over the room. Emma lay propped up on the bed, her hair spread out like a golden halo on the pillow. She looked serene and inviting, her eyes lifting to meet his with a gentle smile. "Hey," Emma greeted, her voice a soothing balm to Alexander’s frayed nerves. "Hey," he replied, his tone weary but softened by the sight of her. He crossed the room, shedding his jacket and shoes as he moved, each step feeling like a mile of burden lifted. As he approached the bed, Emma extended a hand towards him, and he took it gratefully, allowing her to