11 A Night of Unspoken Words

At the masquerade ball, Wayne’s mention of the lavish gifts prepared for Emma instantly shifted her focus. She suggested logging them for future reciprocation, a practice ingrained in their family

tradition.

Do you ever tire of these events?” Wayne asked, sensing her disinterest.

Emma sighed, “Every smile here hides a lot more than it reveals. I long for a world where words and intentions mean what they say and portray.”

Wayne nodded, understandingly. “Perhaps one day, you’ll find that world.”

approached Emma. “You look like your mother tonight,” he

“I miss her, Dad. She understood me.”

wrapped an arm around her. “She’d be proud of the

corner, Emma bumped into Alex. Their eyes, hidden

began, uncertainty lacing his

long time, Alex,” she

hint of regret in his

nothing left to say,” Emma said, turning away,

Emma walked away, her thoughts swirled. ‘He never saw me, not really,‘ she realized. ‘It’s time to let go, to

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