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

“I miss her, Dad.

her. “She’d be proud of the woman you’ve become,

a secluded corner, Emma bumped into Alex. Their eyes, hidden behind the mask, locked, fraught with

Alex began, uncertainty

long time, Alex,” she replied coolly, masking her

talk?” he asked, a hint of regret in

turning away, leaving a bewildered

swirled. ‘He never saw me, not really,‘ she

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