103 Revelations Unfold

Throughout their union, Alex kept a frosty distance from Emma, never showing more warmth than a chilly autumn evening. His inquiries about her day were as rare as a desert rain, and he turned a deaf ear to the whispers of her struggles within the family. He justified his indifference, convinced she deserved it for her calculated entry into his life. Yet, as the final chapter of their marriage closed, Alex began to wrestle with doubts. He knew better than anyone the true colors of their union. Alex had approached him with an offer of assistance, not desperation. But the narrative twisted her into a damsel in distress, a far cry from reality. In Alex's view, Emma was well-intentioned but clumsy in execution. He kept her at a distance, using her for his advantage but never more. She left their marriage without a fuss or financial demand, which he initially dismissed as another ploy. But Lillian's recent outburst forced him to rethink. Emma, confronting her past with Alex, didn't