Just as Emily was lost in thought, a familiar voice called out, "Hey, Queen! It's been ages!"
Snapping out of it, Emily forgot all about Joseph and Anna and turned to greet her old friend. "Yeah, miss you so much, buddy."
Meanwhile, Anna glanced over her shoulder and caught sight of a figure whose vibe was eerily similar to Emily's as she disappeared around the corner.
Anna froze for a second, a flicker of doubt creeping up.
"Was that... Emily?" she muttered under her breath.
But from this distance, all she could see was a silhouette. She shook her head, pushing away the nagging thought.
"No way. I've never heard of her racing, and there's no reason she'd be here." Anna tried convincing herself, yet that image lingered stubbornly in her mind.
At the same time, preparations on the tr
