Steven cupped his hands behind his head and gazed up at the ceiling while he imagined how it would be if everything was all right in New Orleans, if he could take Emma to Fairhaven and make a life with her there. He even went so far as to think about the children she might bear him, to picture them playing on the green lawns and sliding in their stocking feet on the slick floor of the ballroom. He
Steven sat comfortably, resting his hands behind his head while he daydreamed about a better future. He envisioned a life with Emma in Fairhaven, a picturesque place where they could find happiness and stability. His thoughts wandered further to the idea of having children together, seeing them joyfully playing outside and enjoying the home they would create.
This moment of reflection highlighted Steven's deep longing for peace and contentment in his life, particularly amidst the turmoil surrounding him. He yearned for a simple, happy existence with Emma and a family, painting a vivid picture of love and warmth in a place he idealized.
