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.”

the evening wore on, Stark approached Emma. “You look like your mother tonight,” he

eyes softened. “I miss her, Dad. She understood me.”

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

eyes, hidden behind the mask, locked,

Alex began, uncertainty lacing

long time, Alex,” she replied

we talk?” he asked, a hint of

to say,” Emma said, turning away, leaving a bewildered

swirled. ‘He never saw me, not really,‘ she realized. ‘It’s time to

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