Emily
The moment Ethan and Caden stepped back into the room, I could feel the shift in the air.
My heart stuttered for a second as I took in the sight of my husband, his expression softer but still lined with the weight of everything that had just happened.
Caden, on the other hand, looked like a man who just put out a fire, calm and assured. He caught Lila’s eye and gave her a subtle nod, a silent message passing between them.
Lila turned to me and smiled. “Emily, Caden and I need to grab some groceries. We’ll pick up the kids on our way back.”
I knew exactly what she was doing. She was giving us privacy, a chance to talk. A warm appreciation swelled in my chest, and I nodded, smiling back at her. “Thank you.”
She waved me off as she grabbed her purse, and with a final knowing gl
