ELARA
I got home late from work, exhausted but relieved to finally be back. As I stepped into the dining room, I found Emmeline picking at her dinner while Dave lounged in his chair, casually flipping through a magazine. The soft rustling of pages was the only sound in the room until they both looked up at my entrance.
Dave’s lips curled into a smirk. “Do I get an ‘I’m back, sugar’ kiss?” he teased.
I rolled my eyes at him, ignoring his antics as I turned my attention to Emmeline. She had been in a dark mood ever since her boyfriend broke up with her, and tonight was no different. Her shoulders were slumped, her expression distant, and she barely touched her food.
“Hey,” I said gently, lifting a small gift bag in my hand. “I got you something on my way back.”
She slowly shifted her g
