C85 The Unraveling

The week after the press conference was the quietest of Isabella's life.

No threats. No letters. No mysterious strangers appeared from the fog. Just the simple rhythm of daily existence waking, eating, parenting, sleeping. Sebastian made coffee in the mornings. Lucas built forts in the living room. Lily learned to say "pancake."

It was almost peaceful.

Almost.

"You're thinking too much