Chapter 126: Feeling Empty.

Jennifer woke up early, feeling a sense of dread wash over her like a cold shower. She had moved to Houston just a few days ago, and everything still felt unfamiliar and overwhelming, like a puzzle she couldn't quite solve. She lay in bed for a few minutes, trying to muster up the energy to get up and start her day, but her body felt heavy as if weighed down by the uncertainty of her new life. Finally, she got out of bed and began to get ready for the day, her movements mechanical and slow. She showered and dressed in comfortable clothes, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that had settled in her stomach like a knot. As she waited for the coffee to brew, she looked around her new apartment, feeling a sense of displacement wash over her like a wave. She missed her old life, her old routine, and the comfort of knowing what to expect. After pouring herself a cup of coffee Jennifer sat down at the kitchen table and opened her laptop, the screen glowing like a small beacon of