124: The Unveiling

The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, everyone’s eyes fixed on Emma as she stood, poised and unshaken, the echo of her slap still lingering in the air.

“Why did you do that?” Alex’s voice broke the silence, a mixture of shock and inquiry.

Emma turned, her gaze steady. “Because it was long overdue. Your sister here has been painting me as the villain for far too long.”

Lillian, still reeling from the slap, shot back, “You think you can just hit me and walk away? Alex, are you going to let her do this to me?”

Alex, torn, looked from Lillian to Emma. “Emma, we need to talk. There’s been too much misunderstanding between us.”

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Emma sighed, her patience wearing thin. “What’s there to talk about, Alex? Your family made my life miserable, and you never once stood up for me.”

The crowd murmured, sensing the depth of the rift between them.

reached out to her. “Please, Emma. I know I’ve made mistakes, but

smile on her lips. “You may have changed, but the past

the moment, tried to sway Alex. “Brother, she’s just manipulating you. Can’t you

up. “Alex, think about it. Who has been by your

I left. Because staying meant enduring endless torment. Tell me, Nathan, would

question hung in the air, heavy and unanswerable.

“Emma, I’m sorry

been different.”

his offer of reconciliation. “Apology accepted, Alex.

leave, the crowd parting before her, a voice called out, stopping

There’s something you need to see.‘

turned to see who had spoken, their curiosity piqued

paused, looking back.

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