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Emily came to Amber's place after she received a call from her . She had to leave what she was doing before coming her . She haven't had anything to eat .
Emily stood by the kitchen counter, stirring a cup of tea absently. The late afternoon sun poured through the window, casting a soft golden glow across the room. The silence was peaceful, but her mind wasn't. She kept glancing at her phone, wondering if she had missed a message.
Amber walked in quietly, carrying a folded blanket under one arm and a slightly hesitant expression. She paused at the doorway, waiting a second before speaking.
"Hey... got a minute?"
Emily looked up and smiled. "Of course. Everything okay?"
Amber walked over and set the blanket on the arm of the couch before turning to face her. "I just wanted to give you a heads-up. Nicholas is coming to pick up Ethan later."
Emily blinked, her fingers tightening slightly around the mug. "Nicholas?"
