Chapter 290

Emmeline dragged the suitcase up to her bedroom, her mind already racing with what needed to be done.

She opened the closet and began unloading Richard’s clothes, neatly arranging them back in their place.

Her spine tingled with resentment at the sight of his shirts and ties but she forced herself to focus.

By the time she started packing her own belongings, the weight of her decision began to settle over her. It took three large bags to fit all her clothes, and even then, there was no room for her shoes or other personal items. She’d have to come back for those later.

At three o’clock, the suitcases were lined up neatly in the hallway.

She spent the rest of the afternoon trying to distract herself, alternating between reading and watching television. However, her thoughts kept circling back to the confrontation she knew was coming no matter how hard she tried.

The phone on the kitchen table buzzed, prompting Emmeline to rush over and check the me