The week passed in a blur. Although Jackson and Elaine were released, they steered clear of both Rebecca and Lydia. Anderson's actions had been warning enough.
Lydia finally settled in the apartment Julian had arranged for her.
True to her word, Rebecca checked in on her daily.
Life slowly returned to normal. Or at least, something close to it.
The Vance household was peaceful again. Cheryl's laughter echoed through the walls. Liam had returned to his quiet routines, though he now lingered closer to Rebecca than before. Anderson remained unreadable as ever, with Rebecca being unable to read him at times, yet his small acts of care were impossible to ignore.
As for Rebecca, she settled for painting and didn't return to the office again.
In her words: The corporate industry was terrible for her, and she lacked the patience to battle with people who think you are after them.
