Chapter TwelveEmily slept in the following morning, after a night spent tossing and turning. She had received numerous texts from Matt, and hadn't responded to any of them, needing time to think about the situation.
Despite Matt's protest, Emily had left the Pendleton home shortly after Courtney's outburst, thinking it would be best for everyone if she made herself scarce. The girl was distraught, tears streaking down her face when Millie had announced seeing her and Matt kiss, and Emily knew Matt needed to deal with his daughter first and foremost. Discussions regarding this fledgling relationship they had begun could wait, and Emily felt they were entirely unimportant in comparison to Courtney's unhappiness.
Pulling back the covers, Emily sat up on the side of the bed and glanced at th
