96 A Stirred Past and Present

Emma, feeling as though Alex was an inescapable presence in her life, found herself sharing lunch with Desmond at a new restaurant. Despite her efforts to focus on Desmond’s company, she couldn’t help but feel distracted, her gaze wandering around the restaurant.

Desmond, frustrated with Emma’s lack of attention, voiced his displeasure. “I thought today was about us, yet here you are, lost in your thoughts. Is my company that uninteresting to you?” His tone carried a mix of hurt and irritation.

Emma, realizing she had been unintentionally neglecting him, offered a hurried apology. “No, it’s not that. I’ve just been a bit preoccupied lately. Tell me, how’s the restaurant business coming along?”

Their conversation took a turn towards Desmond’s new venture, but Emma’s mind was elsewhere, lingering on her past with Alex and the complicated emotions that came with it.

As they discussed, Desmond suddenly leaned in, his voice dropping to a more serious tone. “Do you still have feelings for Alex? Even after all this time and everything that’s happened?”

Emma paused, her expression pensive. “Feelings don’t just disappear overnight, Desmond. What Alex and I had… it was complicated, but it was real. Moving on takes time.”

get it, Emma. I just… I

continued with a new level of understanding, but the atmosphere was heavy with unspoken

found himself unable to keep his eyes off Emma. Nathan noticed this and nudged him, “Why don’t you

voice tinged with regret. “It’s not that simple, Nathan. What’s done is done. There’s no going back

always complicated with exes, isn’t it? But sometimes, a simple

his way towards Emma and Desmond. His

to join us. What brings you here, Alex? Can’t stay away from Emma,

surprise, and she tried to intervene, but Alex spoke first. “Desmond, this isn’t what it looks like. I just wanted to

your chance and you blew it. Emma deserves better,” Desmond

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public spectacle. Emma, feeling overwhelmed and embarrassed, stood up abruptly. “I need to

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