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2024-10-29 19:42:56Even though Lucas had warned Emma not to get drunk again, Emma still took the time to drink two cans of beer last night. Just like the previous night, she would only reach her motel after 2 am.
She found it difficult to sleep. The natural cycle in her body has changed, with her sleep schedule shifting so far. No matter what time she got to the motel, she would always stay awake until the dawn break.
Drinking two cans of beer didn’t help her either. Even worse, she hasn’t slept at all. And here she is in the morning, meeting with the lawyer to discuss her marital settlement issue.
“Emma?!” calls Elijah, noticing the oddity in Emma.
“Hey!” Lucas shakes her with an awry face.
It snaps Emma from her immersion in the realm of mind that is actually so empty. However, the expression on her face isn’t showing that much change.
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