Ex-Husband's Regret

Chapter 0512

Emma.

I get out of my car feeling tired and drained. My heels were killing me and I wanted nothing more than to get them off and just lay down on a sofa or my bed.

Today was my first day at work, and, I tell you, it was hectic. I had forgotten what being a lawyer entailed. Forgotten just how hectic it was. The countless hours you are on your feet or on your chair buried in papers that you need to go through.

Most of the time, I would go over my clients' cases and the evidence that, by the time I was done, I felt like I would lose my mind. Like I was going crazy.

Despite how tiring my first day was, going back to work filled my entire being with a kind of energy that I simply can't explain. For the first time in two years, I felt alive. I felt rejuvenated. I felt like some of the missing pieces inside me were finally fitting into place.

It honestly felt nice to go back to work. I missed it so much. I didn't realize just how much I missed being a lawyer until I went back to work today.

I moved here. I move tiredly and walk to the door. Rummaging through my handbag, I search for the keys. Finally, I

couch and drop down on it, sighing in relief and happiness. Gosh, I've never been happy just sitting down on the

to remove at the door. I lift my legs up and put them on the coffee table before leaning back against

calling once I've gotten a bit of rest. It was probably

it just like I did with my phone and sink further into the

my brows furrow. Focusing, I realize the sound is coming from the kitchen. Groaning

was just about to leave when I heard it again. Listening closely, I try

a raccoon? I think to myself, walking

Husky. It was digging, but when I opened it stopped, staring at me with what I think is shock. We both stare at each other, stunned at each other's presence. It

after I

it was, but I didn't want trouble. Besides, I also wasn't sure how