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Rekindling the Flame

Daniel’s POV

After the hearing, Emma and I were on cloud nine. The relief was palpable, and as we headed back to her old apartment, I suggested that I move in and end my rental agreement. Emma happily agreed, but I could see a shadow pass over her face.

"What's on your mind?" I asked, pulling her into a gentle hug.

She sighed, leaning into me. "I'm just upset that I can't go back to work despite being granted bail."

I tried to cheer her up. "Hey, soon Lily will be back from school. Let's focus on that for now."

Emma's mood visibly lifted, and soon enough, the school bus pulled up, and Lily came running towards us. The look of sheer surprise and joy on her face was priceless as she jumped into Emma's arms.

"Mama! You're home!" Lily squealed, her arms wrapped tightly around Emma's neck.

Emma's eyes filled with tears of happiness as she kissed Lily's cheek. "I missed you so much, my darling."

We spent the afternoon playing, helping Lily with her homework, and enjoying dinner together. Th
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