Chapter 62: Henry Goes to Kindergarten

The early morning sun peeked through the curtains, lighting Emma's apartment warmly. She had barely slept, her mind racing with excitement and trepidation about the day ahead. Today was the day Henry would start at his new school; the one Richard had carefully researched and vetted. A soft knock at the door broke the silence, and Emma hurried to answer it, her heart fluttering nervously. Richard stood on the other side, his smile warm and reassuring. "Good morning," he greeted her, stepping inside. "Are you both ready?" Emma nodded, forcing a smile as she tried to quell the butterflies in her stomach. "As ready as we'll ever be, I suppose." Richard placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, his touch grounding her. "Everything's going to be just fine, Emma. You'll see." She took a deep breath, nodding once more before turning to call for Henry. The little boy bounded into the room, his eyes lighting up at the sight of Richard. "There's my big guy!" Richard exclaimed,