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The party’s atmosphere shifted palpably as Emma remained aloof, avoiding any interaction with Alex

hout the evening. As guests gradually trickled out, Alex found himself lost in thought,

watching Emma from a distance. Her transformation was something he couldn’t have foreseen. In their marriage, she was like a shadow, present but scarcely noticed. He had taken her presence for granted, never truly engaging with her or recognizing her worth. In hindsight, he realized how blind he had been to her vibrancy and capabilities. She had always been there, yet he had failed to cherish her. Now, as he observed her from afar, he understood the depth of his loss.

Regret gnawed at him, but it was too late for amends. Their paths had diverged irrevocably, and even if he longed for reconciliation, Emma wouldn’t grant him that chance. As these thoughts haunted him, a commotion in the backyard interrupted his reverie. The unmistakable sound of distress belonged to Lillian and Bella.

Heart racing, Alex hurried towards the chaos, only to be intercepted by Nathan, who relayed the unsettling news: Lillian and Bella were embroiled in a confrontation, and Maxwell was involved. Alex’s frustration mounted as he approached the scene. What he saw was far worse than he had anticipated. Lillian and Bella were entangled in a physical altercation, their actions drawing a spectacle.

his shirt. The urgency in his voice was clear as he spoke to Alex. “If we don’t resolve this quickly, we’ll be the talk of the town. After everything that’s happened with Emma, we can’t afford another scandal.‘

of the situation. He knew resolving this mess wouldn’t be straightforward. ” How did Bella even get in

mistake. “I thought you invited her, so I let her in. I didn’t realize she’d

incredulous. “Why would I invite Bella to an event like

He noticed Maxwell watching the debacle with a sly grin, sparking a suspicion. “Could Maxwell be behind

to go

ensnare my brother even though you’re engaged? Your shamelessness knows no bounds. You show up with

true nature of the conflict surfaced. Bella, feeling her position threatened, had plotted to secure Alex’s affections, resorting to underhanded tactics. Lillian, discovering Bella’s intentions, had

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her, leading to the current scene.

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