The morning sun cast a warm glow over Seabrook, but Emily couldn't shake the uneasy feeling that had settled in her chest over the past few days.
She stood on the balcony of her small apartment, watering the two potted daisies she had grown to love. Beyond the buildings, the sea sparkled peacefully beneath the clear sky.
Most people would have found the view comforting.
Emily wanted to believe she was finally safe.
She rested a hand on her growing stomach.
"Good morning, Noah... Nora."
Her smile came naturally now.
"I hope you both slept well."
The babies hadn't started kicking yet, but talking to them had become part of her daily routine.
It reminded her that no matter how lonely she felt, she was never truly alone.
After breakfast, she grabbed her handbag and headed for the caf
