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.

He casually draped his arm around Emma’s shoulder, a gesture that didn’t sit well with her, but she chose not to react, not wanting to escalate the

it jealousy, irritation, or something else entirely? It was a question he couldn’t answer,

who had accompanied Alex to the restaurant, noticed the tension. “Seems like there’s still some unfinished business between you two,” he commented, trying to gauge Alex’s

“It’s nothing. Let’s

Desmond’s table, the mood was tense. Desmond, still trying to make sense of the situation, questioned Emma, “Do you still

wearing thin. “Desmond, we’re divorced. Whatever feelings I had for Alex are in the past.

the matter rest for the moment. Their lunch continued in an uneasy silence, both lost in their own thoughts.

back to Emma, each glance a reminder of their shared past. The sight

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 much history

respond, his thoughts too tangled to articulate. He took a sip of his drink, hoping it

an end, Emma and Desmond prepared to leave. As they stood

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