CHAPTER 109: A REUNION OF SORTS

Jake was preparing breakfast. Samantha sat at the breakfast table, her eyes glued to her phone as she checked the latest news in New York. The house was quiet, except for the occasional dishes scattered from the kitchen where Jake was preparing breakfast. Jake served breakfast as he called Nate out "Nate, breakfast." He didn't get any response, but he knew Nate would be down. He served breakfast, including scrambled eggs, toast, and fruit drinks. "Thank you, love," Samantha said, kissing him as he sat at the head of the table. "You're welcome," he responded "Next time, I'll make it breakfast in bed." "Aw, I'll be expecting it," she said, touching her chest. In the afternoon, Samantha sat at her sleek mahogany desk. The laptop screen glowed in front of her. She clicked open her email, skimming through the usual work messages and newsletters until one particular subject line caught her eye: "Invitation to Architectural Design Conference - NYC." Her heart skipped a beat as she op