“ Tell me you’re joking.” Emma said, flickering between the two of them.

“ I Apologize, Mrs. Braxton.” Ms Adams quipped- as though that made everything better.

“ Hubby’s rules.” Jason added with a shrug.

Emma stared at them in unbelief, “ Why on earth am I not allowed out? What is this? House arrest?”

“ No my dear. The boss gave express orders that you are allowed any and everywhere else-”

“ Unless it's in the damn property.” Emma supplied, rudely cutting off Ms. Adams. “ Is that supposed to make me feel less than a prisoner?”

“ You are also at liberty to request any and everything, whatever...