Twisted Fate
Emma's eyes fluttered open, confusion clouding her vision as she realized she had fallen asleep on the living room couch. The soft glow of the table lamp cast long shadows across the room, and for a moment, she was disoriented. The plush cushions beneath her had betrayed her, lulling her into an unintended slumber while she waited for her husband's return.
"Mrs. Reynolds?" a gentle voice called. Emma looked up to see Roseline, her maid, standing over her with a concerned expression. The older woman's kind face was etched with worry, her hands clasped tightly in front of her crisp uniform.