Emma considered going to Ethan but quickly dismissed the idea.
'We're just colleagues,' she told herself. 'Besides, I've already relied on him too much.'
"Sir, please stop at the next corner. I just remembered something I need to do," Emma said, deciding it was safer to get out and assess the situation first.
The car stopped a short distance from her house, and Emma cautiously hid behind some bushes, peering towards her home.
To her surprise, several unfamiliar cars were parked in front, completely blocking the street.
'Could Stella have sent more people to watch me?' she wondered. 'What should I do now?'
Her heart pounded in her chest as she took deep breaths, trying to stay calm.
'I need to get out of here, maybe head back to the office...'
As she turned to leave, constantly chec
