CHAPTER 26

Emily had been leaving the best life she could ask for, she had with her the best of friends, a supportive family, and an amazing partner who provided an equally amazing time in bed. Their son Rayn was almost clocking a year now. The past months have been a joy ride, more than she ever imagined she would be living, but they have also been little bumps here and there.

"You know he's started going to the office every day... he'll be back soon though. Why do you ask, need his help with something?" It was her mum, who had phoned that morning.

"No, not at all," she said. "I just...holding a party to celebrate the opening of the new shop. I was wondering if you two will be able to make it, but if Gideon is busy, it will be nice if you showed up."

"Of course. I mean, it's not like I have somewhere to be. I'll be there with Rayn."

"Great. I should go now, your father's having a little trouble in the garden. Uh...things are going well over there right?"

"Of course, everything is fine. Gideon h