55 Complex Ties

Following their heated exchange, Alex began to realize that Emma might actually be struggling financially. She had left their marriage without asking for any financial support, and the thought made him reconsider his family's assumption about owing her compensation. This realization made Alex's previous notions seem almost absurd, and he struggled to comprehend how to approach Emma now. Emma, unfazed, dismissed him with a sharp retort. "Why don't you focus on helping Bella? She's desperately trying to join Maxwell's concert lineup. After everything she's done for you, bothering me seems rather heartless, doesn't it?" Alex was taken aback, unaware that Emma knew about the concert. He mistakenly thought Emma was in touch with Bella, not knowing Tom's involvement. Alex had stumbled upon messages and photos Bella sent to Emma over the years, leading him to believe there was something more between them. Overwhelmed, Alex hastily left the scene, followed by his companion Nathan. As