Stranger Danger

As Emily glanced at the ornate clock mounted on the wall, she noted it was almost 2 PM. With just a few minutes before she was set to leave and pick Daisy up from school, she recalled that Freya, Daisy's babysitter, had kindly offered to handle that duty for her this time. Letting out a deep sigh of relief, Emily sank comfortably into the couch, clutching a bowl of popcorn as she resolved to leave the matter in Freya's hands.

Freya had become a regular visitor in Emily's life ever since Hayley went away, and had reassured Emily about who Freya was. Initially, Emily had been hesitant to trust Freya, harboring doubts about her character. However, as she got to know Freya better, those reservations faded. She recognized Freya's sincerity and noticed how much Daisy also enjoyed her company. Thus, Emily felt confident in entrusting Daisy's safety to her care.

While Emily settled on the couch, her eyes were fixed on a show playing on the television, yet her mind wandered back to the events