Two hours later, Vanessa leaned back in her chair, rubbing her temples as she glanced at the time on her laptop screen. It had been a long day, and the weight of it was beginning to settle in. She was just about to shut her laptop when a soft knock came at her door.

"Ms. Rodriguez, are you done for today?" Emily’s voice came through as she peeked in.

Vanessa glanced up with a small smile. "Yes, dear. I’m just about to wrap up."

Before she could finish, the door opened wider, and Lily walked in with Emily now standing beside her, both carrying the faint energy of people eager...