Chapter 91: The Message

After the encounter, Emily didn't want to leave the house for a few days. Mostly, she didn't even want to leave the bedroom. She could see now why her brother had enjoyed hiding under a blanket so much. It was very warm and cozy, and she could pretend the outside world didn't exist.

She didn't know whether Josh would ever stop trying to see her, despite the protection order. Would he haunt her for the rest of her life? It seemed like breaking the law was no longer a problem for him.

Another day passed, and Emily was still snuggling with her dog under the blankets. She hadn't even walked the dogs in the last few days, and a walker came by sometimes twice a day to help with them.

After his initial outburst, Byron seemed to take a more laid-back approach. Emily almost wondered if he had forgotten about the whole incident because he kept up with his usual schedule, only stopping by her room once in a while to check on her.

While Byron was at work, Emily tried to do some of her work fro