Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

97 The Intricacies of Past and Present

Desmond’s feelings of annoyance simmered beneath the surface. He couldn’t help but think that

Emma was still taking Alex’s side. Why else would she constantly herself in his orbit, despite

their divorce? To Desmond, it seemed like a sign that Emma hadn’t fully let go of her past with Alex, a thought that gnawed at him.

Meanwhile, Alex, who just so happened to be at that same restaurant, struggled to maintain a facade of indifference. Despite their separation, Emma’s proximity stirred something within him, a mix of discomfort and an inexplicable pull.

Emma, aware of the situation’s complexity, suggested, “Let’s focus on our meal and not draw attention to ourselves. I need to get

with Alex, preferring to keep ho back to work soon.” She wanted to avoid any further interaction

personal and professional lives distinct.

shoulder, a gesture that didn’t sit well with her,

a surge of emotions he couldn’t quite place. Was it jealousy, irritation, or something else entirely? It was a question he couldn’t answer, but the sight of Emma with

still some unfinished business between you two,” he

“It’s nothing. Let’s just focus on our own

to make sense of the situation, questioned Emma, “Do

had for Alex are in the past. Let’s just enjoy

matter rest for the moment. Their lunch continued

glance a reminder of their shared past. The sight of her laughing and talking with Desmond stirred something in him, a sense of loss and longing he

observed Alex’s internal struggle with a mixture of sympathy and curiosity. “It’s hard to move on, isn’t it? Especially when there’s so

thoughts too tangled to articulate. He took a sip of

Desmond prepared

The Intricacies of Past and