499: Revelations and Regrets

Maxwell shifted uncomfortably under Wayne's intense gaze, the weight of his elder brother's expectations pressing down on him. He knew that evasion wasn't an option, especially with Wayne's direct approach and the current crisis unfolding around them. "Alright, I'll tell you everything, but it's a bit of a mess," Maxwell began, his voice tinged with unease. "You're right about her being connected to my past. She was my girlfriend before everything took off for me. I thought we had ended things amicably when my career started to demand more of my time and attention." Wayne listened intently, his expression stern yet concerned, as he tried to piece together the implications of Maxwell's admission. "We met again by chance about three months ago at an industry event. It was unexpected, and we ended up talking. One thing led to another, and we spent the night together," Maxwell confessed, the words feeling heavier with each syllable. "I thought it was just a rekindling of old flames, so