436: A Showdown Between Men

--- Wayne watched his brother's reaction and felt a mix of sympathy and frustration. "Maxwell, I know you're upset, but Emma has her own rights. We can't control everything she does." Maxwell clenched his fists, still seething with anger. "But she’s our sister! How can I sit by and watch?" Wayne sighed, trying to reason with him. "Look, if you go storming in now, she'll just push you away. They've finally made some progress. You don't want to ruin it, do you?" Gable chimed in, his voice calm and steady. "Second brother, think about it. If you go now, she might never acknowledge you as her brother again. You need to pick the right time. Doing something rash won't help." Maxwell took a deep breath, Gable's words gradually calming him. He realized he hadn't thought things through. "Fine, fine. You both make sense, and I'm the only unreasonable one." He turned and left, his frustration evident, which made everyone else chuckle softly. Despite defending Emma, Wayne and Gable shared M