150: Grief

That same night, Emily found herself unable to sleep. The weight of the day's revelations bore down on her, making it impossible to find any peace. Driven by an overwhelming need to see Eric one last time, she quietly left the house and headed to the private morgue where his body had been taken.

The morgue was a small, discreet building, far from the prying eyes of the public. Emily walked through the dimly lit halls, her footsteps echoing off the cold, sterile floors. Each step brought her closer to the room where Eric's body lay, and with each step, her heart grew heavier.

When she finally reached the room, she hesitated, her hand trembling as she reached for the door handle. Taking a deep breath, she pushed the door open and stepped inside.

The sight of Eric's lifeless body lying on the table hit her like a physical blow. He looked so peaceful, almost as if he were merely sleeping. But the stillness of his chest, the absence of the spark in his eyes, told a different story.

Emily's
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