The next morning arrived far too quickly.
Abigail barely slept.
Not because she was scared.
Because she couldn't stop thinking.
Every possible outcome.
Every possible question.
Every possible scenario.
Her mind refused to slow down.
By the time the sun rose over the city skyline outside the penthouse windows, she was already awake.
Sitting quietly with a cup of coffee in her hands.
Watching the city come alive below.
Emma found her there.
Without saying a word, she wrapped her arms around Abigail from behind and rested her chin on her shoulder.
"You didn't sleep."
Abigail sighed.
"Not really."
Emma kissed her temple.
"You don't have to carry this alone."
Abigail leaned back against her.
"I know."
And for the first time in a long time—
She actually believed it.
The atmosphere inside the penthouse was surprisingly calm.
Megan and Ashley had somehow managed to get ready early.
A miracle nobody thought was possible.
Ashley emerged from the guest room looking unusually professional.
Emma immediately narrowed her eyes.
"What?"
Ashley pointed at herself proudly.
"I dressed for court."
"This isn't court."
"Close enough."
Megan laughed.
"You look like you're about to sue somebody."
"Maybe I am."
The room erupted into laughter.
Even Abigail smiled.
Her aunt appeared a few minutes later.
Perfectly composed.
Perfectly calm.
The same way she'd been the night before.
The moment she entered the room, everyone seemed to relax a little.
Including Emma.
Because if Abigail's aunt was worried—
She certainly wasn't showing it.
The drive to campus felt different.
Not tense.
Not hopeful.
Just final.
Like everyone knew they were approaching the finish line after months of running.
No one talked much.
Ashley was the only exception.
She spent most of the drive making increasingly dramatic predictions about what was going to happen.
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Her life! GxG! Intersex! (Book 1)
General FictionEmma is a young teacher at a local high school. She had recently graduated from college and was eager to start her teaching career. She was excited to meet all of her new students and see what kind of impact she could make.But then she met Abigail...
