Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Chapter 0512

Chapter 0512

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.

so much. I didn't realize just how much I missed being a lawyer until I went back

here. I move tiredly and walk to the door. Rummaging

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

remove at the door. I lift my legs up and

bag, but I ignore it. I'll deal with whoever is calling once I've gotten a bit of rest.

sound. I ignore it just like I did with my phone and sink further into the plush and comfortable couch. A minute later,

the sound is coming from the kitchen. Groaning in irritation and annoyance, I stand up

I find nothing. I was just about to leave when I heard it

a raccoon? I think to myself, walking

staring at me with what I think is shock. We

my hand after I unfreeze, trying to

didn't want trouble.