Let's Sign The Contract.

Everyone was cleaning up from the festivities. Emily felt horrible about Jake and intended to send supper to his study to apologize.

Meanwhile, Aunty Ofelia returned Aiden to his room so his mother could speak with Jake Lewis.

Emily joyfully brought a platter full of food and cold beverages to take in the study.

She wanted to speak with Jake about their contract and inquire about Aiden's legal guardianship, Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez, and Grandmother Moore. Her sole responsibility was to ensure their safety and financial security when she was no longer in the world.

Her emotions were high, and she was still grinning from the happy moment they had shared a while ago. 

But as Emily opened the door to the study and walked inside, the warmth rapidly faded.

Her arrival was met with immediate silence. She noticed the tension in Jake's posture and the tightness in his expression.