The Arrest

The following morning, Emily and Hayley returned home after dropping Daisy off at school. Emily had settled in comfortably the previous night upon arriving at Hayley’s place. She felt a deep sense of happiness for her friend, who had managed to create a life for herself despite the challenges she faced before her sudden disappearance from Clasold City six years ago.

The night before, they had spent time catching up on various topics. Hayley took care to recount her experiences, explaining the journey with Leonardo that had led her to trust him once more. Ultimately, Emily understood Hayley’s reasoning; she still had feelings for Leonardo and, as a mother, she wanted to provide their daughter with the loving home she deserved.

Before heading to bed, Hayley had expressed her determination to pursue a plan of revenge against Leonardo, stating that she had had enough and that he needed to face consequences for his nonchalant and selfish actions. Emily was relieved that Hayley had begun to