546: Closing Chapters

As the morning light filtered through the trees, a convoy of cars rolled up to the tranquil island estate, shattering the illusion of seclusion Alex had cherished. Wayne and Bauer, leading a determined group, stepped out, their presence marking the end of Alex's brief respite with Emma. Wayne approached Alex with a composed demeanor. "You've had my sister here for quite some time. We'll cover any expenses incurred during her stay. Thank you for your hospitality." His tone, while polite, left no room for negotiation, a clear signal that Emma's time here was definitively over. Alex, absorbing the finality in Wayne's words, felt a deep resignation settle within him. Gable, stepping forward, fixed Alex with a stern gaze. "It's best you let go now. Remember, your past actions have left deep scars; don't expect amnesia to be your absolution." Their words, steeped in long-held frustrations over Emma's treatment during her marriage, were a stark reminder of the unresolved tensions that lin