Lucas
The next morning, I slipped out of the house quietly, careful not to disturb Emily's peaceful sleep.
She looked so calm, and I didn’t think it was necessary to disturb her with what could be passed on later.
As I stood there for a moment, I felt a surge of protectiveness towards her. Given the chaos of the previous day, it was clear she needed rest.
My gaze wandered around the room before settling on the bedside table and I scribbled a quick note on a piece of paper.
"I'll be back soon. Get some rest. - Lucas."
I left the note on the table, making sure it was in plain sight.
With a final glance at Emily, I turned and headed out, my thoughts already turning to the tasks ahead.
Finding Sophie was at the top of my list; I have not seen her since I caught her with Jack, and
