Find Me In Your Labyrinth

Emily strutted over, waving a cake in her hand at Kya. “Look what mom brought you, kiddo!”

Kya’s eyes lit up and she darted towards the cake.

Emily took a few steps back and perched on the couch, holding the cake and grinning, “Missed me, did ya?”

“I missed you mom!” Kya beamed.

Emily placed the cake on the coffee table and noticing a princess castle toy nearby, she asked Kya, “Did Estelle spoil you with another new toy?”

Kya, her eyes glued to the cake box, shook her head, “It’s from Mister Carson!”

Emily frowned slightly, turning to Ms. Simmons. “He’s been here again?”

She was aware that Kya had been ill and that Carson had been visiting her often.

Ms. Simmons nodded, “Yes, he bought Kya a new toy and then left after a while.”

Carson being so nice to

had once shown an interest in her, but that was a long time ago. He was engaged now, so he couldn’t still have

was he up to?

castle, made by a top

for Carson, but Emily

castle and she was reminded of someone, causing a pang in her

for the cake, Emily said, Estelle, can I have Carson’s number? I lost all my

up, “Why do you want his

buying her toys. I should give him a ring to say thanks or he might think

full of cake, hesitated then said, “You don’t

I can’t just accept such an expensive gift without expressing my gratitude,” Emily mused, then suddenly said, “I didn’t know he was _engaged. I’ll give him a

you going to give him?” Estelle

could

suddenly came in, holding a design