Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

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.

new level of understanding, but

keep his eyes off Emma. Nathan noticed this

not that simple, Nathan. What’s done is done. There’s no going back now.”

his insight. “It’s always complicated with exes, isn’t it? But sometimes, a simple

and

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

widened in surprise, and she tried to intervene, but Alex spoke first. “Desmond, this

it, Alex. Your actions speak louder than your words. You had your chance and you blew it. Emma deserves better,” Desmond interrupted, his gaze fixed on Alex with a

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of the other patrons, turning their private moment into a public spectacle. Emma, feeling overwhelmed and