Chapter 40

• Avery trudged through the front door, her mind reeling with the conflicting emotions that had been building up inside her since she left the Emerson Industry office. She dropped her bag onto the floor, exhaustion etching deep lines on her face.
• As she stepped into the silence of her apartment, Avery felt the weight of her decision bearing down on her, pressing upon her shoulders like an unseen force. She walked over to the kitchen, pouring herself a glass of water as she tried to gather her thoughts.
• Her thoughts swirled in a maddening vortex, memories of Sebastian's shattered heart and Adeline's callous abandonment all blending together. The weight of her decision pressed down on her, making it hard to breathe.