27 Confrontations and Realizations

In a dimly lit corner of the upscale restaurant, Alex watched with a mixture of shock and jealousy as Emma, elegantly dressed, clung to Wayne’s arm, laughing freely. The intimacy of their interaction. unsettled him deeply. It was a side of Emma he hadn’t seen in their years of marriage.

After his business meeting concluded, Alex waited impatiently for Emma to exit. When she finally did, her casual demeanor and the laughter still lingering on her lips made him realize how much he

had missed.

Alex intercepted her near the entrance, his heart pounding with a mix of emotions. “Emma, can we talk?” he asked, his voice tinged with urgency.

especially with him. But his persistent blocking of her path left her with little

you with him?” Alex’s question was

become your concern? Wayne and I are adults. We can dine with whomever we please.”

in his tone. “Wayne is dangerous. You don’t know what he’s capable

sudden protective streak. “And you think you have the right to comment on my relationships now? Wayne has been nothing but respectful and kind to me, something I never quite got from you.

right words, his emotions tangled. everything we’ve been through, I can’t help

I just… I

of making my own decisions. Wayne and I are just friends, and even if it were it’s not

more,

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