CHAPTER 84: EMMA

The steam from the sauna envelops me, its warmth seeping into my skin and making my muscles relax. Odette and I have been at the spa for a few hours now, moving from the sauna to the hot tub to the massage chairs. It's a much-needed escape, a way to forget everything for a while. But my mind keeps drifting back to the hospital, to Liam, to the way he looked at me like he was still holding on to hope.

Odette, sensing my distraction, nudges me gently. "You're thinking about him again, aren't you?"

I let out a sigh. "I can't help it. He's always there in the back of my mind. No matter what I do, I can't seem to shake him."

She rolls her eyes playfully. "You need to let loose, chérie. This is supposed to be a relaxing day, not a therapy session." She leans back, closing her eyes, clearly enjoying the heat.

Just then, my phone buzzes for the third time in the last few minutes. I groan, knowing exactly who it is. Natasha has been calling non-stop. I try to ignore it, but when the buzzing co