Emma's day at work felt like torture, she dragged her feet forcing herself to push through. She couldn't shake the feeling of dread that hung over her like a dark cloud. Tina noticed her distraction and tried to engage her in conversation multiple times, but Emma's responses were absent-minded at best.
"Hey, did you hear what I just said?" Tina's voice cut through Emma's fogged mind.
Emma blinked, bringing her focus back to her friend. "Sorry, Tina. What were you saying?"
"I was talking about the new project timeline. Are you sure you're okay?" Tina's concern was palpable, her eyes searching Emma's face for answers.
Emma forced a smile. "Yeah, just... a lot on my mind."
The truth was, she was consumed with thoughts of the mysterious letters and flowers she had been receiving. Every ti
