28 Revelations and Discontent

28  Revelations and Discontent In a quaint café, Emma sat across from Wayne, recounting her recent encounter with Alex. Her expression was a mix of annoyance and disbelief. "He had the audacity to warn me about you, as if I can't handle my own relationships," she said, shaking her head. Wayne listened, his expression one of mild amusement. "Alex seems to have a hard time letting go. You two were married for a long time. Perhaps he still feels some responsibility towards you," he suggested. Emma scoffed at the notion. "Responsibility? He's the last person I'd expect to show any concern about my well-being, especially after everything that's happened." Their conversation was interrupted by a news alert on Emma's phone. She glanced at the screen, her eyes widening in shock. "It's about Bella. She's been exposed as a mistress to a wealthy businessman. They're insinuating it's Alex!" Wayne raised an eyebrow. "Scandalous. But it's not surprising, given Alex's recent behav