In the end, Emma didn't walk into the office.
Just like the assistant had said, walking in now would only make things worse.
She might as well brace for the worst and try trusting Carter one more time.
After all, he'd groomed her for years; finding another right-hand as competent as her wouldn't be easy.
She was betting on whether she still held value in his eyes.
Dragging her suitcase, Emma went home.
Jake wasn't back yet, and neither was her daughter. The house was eerily silent.
Emma headed straight for the bathroom, turned on the shower, and washed away the day's grime and fatigue.
Stepping out, she was the unbreakable Emma once again!
She sat down, picked up her phone, and noticed a slew of missed calls, including one from Claire.
She dialed back, and Claire soon picked up.
