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.”

“You look like

“I miss her, Dad. She understood me.”

“She’d be proud

Their eyes, hidden behind the mask, locked, fraught with unspoken

Alex began, uncertainty

she replied

a hint

to say,” Emma said, turning away, leaving

me, not really,‘ she realized. ‘It’s time

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