CHAPTER 110

Emma's POV

Two months had passed since April left for rehab. It felt like an eternity, but also a blink of an eye.

Things had been surprisingly smooth. Camilla was thriving, enjoying her newfound peace. Rosaline, Camilla, and Krisdana were inseparable, their bond stronger than ever.

But Carly... Carly was a different story.

She'd been acting strange, distant, and withdrawn. I'd caught her staring off into space, her eyes clouded with worry.

"Carly, what's going on?" I'd ask, but she'd just shake her head.

"Nothing, Emma. I'm fine."

Fine.

That word was starting to grate on me.

I knew better. Carly wasn't fine.

Tomorrow was a big day – my new cake store, Sweet Delights, was finally opening. The excitement was palpable.

Camilla and Rosaline were helping with the final preparations, their chatter filling the air.

Krisdana was busy setting up the social media accounts, her fingers flying across the keyboard.

But Carly... Carly was absent.

I sighed, wondering what was troubling her.

April's