116 Unveiled Truths

In the quiet of the living room, Emma’s phone rang, breaking the silence. She recognized the number -it was Alex’s. She hesitated but answered, her tone icy. “What do you want, Alex?”

Alex’s voice, tinged with shock and disbelief, came through. “I just spoke with Gable. He’s brother, isn’t he? Why didn’t you ever tell me?”

your

Emma’s response was calm, almost amused by his ignorance. “It was never a secret, Alex. Just something you never cared to notice.”

confusion was palpable. “But… you saved me. You called Gable that

you’re missing the point, as usual” Emma sighed. “It wasn’t about gaining gratitude or holding it over you. It was simply the

one he couldn’t remember. His earnestness

she said firmly. “Let’s leave the past

at that,” Alex persisted, his voice strained with

questions and a heavy heart. As she hung up, her

explained with a hint of frustration. She knew avoiding Alex entirely

lingering. Gable, still reeling from his own actions, voiced his concerns. “I should have known sooner. Emma,

it mattered. But now I see it does,”

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