105 Revelations and Regrets

As Nathan's words echoed, Alex's expression shifted from confusion to contemplation. "Are you suggesting Emma married me out of genuine affection? That's hard to believe given everything we've been through." Nathan, slightly flustered, replied, "Honestly, if it’s Emma we’re talking about, it changes everything. Consider this – does our combined wealth even come close to the Smirnoffs'? Perhaps she married you because she genuinely liked you." Alex chuckled sarcastically, "Now you're changing your tune because of her status. You'd be singing a different tune if her identity was still a secret." Nathan, realizing his hypocrisy, said, "I might have been wrong before. But now, it’s clear that Emma’s marriage to you wasn’t a mere calculation. She is the Smirnoffs' daughter; she didn't need to stoop to deception." "Does her family's status make my past actions any less hurtful?" Lillian interjected. She couldn't stomach the idea that Emma, whom she once treated as lesser, held a