437: Uncovering Deception

--- With the family now aware of her relationship with Bauer, Emma felt a mix of relief and anxiety. It was out in the open, but what now? "Alright, but now that you know, I hope you won’t try to stop us," Emma said, her voice steady but her eyes searching Wayne's face. "We haven’t done much; just two meals together. We've been busy with our own things. You wouldn’t still try to stop us, would you?" Emma couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. If her second brother, Maxwell, were here, he’d definitely try to break them up. Even with Wayne here, she worried he might think the same. Wayne sensed her nervousness and offered a reassuring smile. "Don’t worry too much. I’m not our second brother. I won’t pressure you. We only want what’s best for you. If Bauer treats you badly, we will definitely step in. I think you can understand that." Emma breathed a sigh of relief. "Alright then, if that’s how you feel, I won’t worry. I’ll call him in a bit. But besides talking about our relationship