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SEVERAL YEARS LATER

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EMMA’s POV :

Home is where the heart is.

I don’t think there was ever a truer statement. Standing in my new and empty bedroom, the framed quote was the first thing I put up on the wall. Boxes and un-built furniture were scattered everywhere, but I looked around the room and felt completely satisfied.

Because I am home.

Turning to my side, I started unpacking the...