Chapter 184

• The first thing Emma felt when she closed the door after saying goodbye to Mrs. Ecker were two things: overwhelm and confusion.
• It felt like a deceptive, calculated visit. She was sure that Miss Madeleine had come here with the intention of meeting her husband's ex from years past.
• It was a meticulous strategy. Of course, if something were to happen again between Emma and Ashton, she would surely feel guilty because she had brought a delicious pie as a sign of "friendship".