570: The Path to Amends

Gable nodded at Alex's proposal, a hint of interest in his eyes despite his general disinterest in company affairs. "I'll discuss it with Wayne. He handles those decisions, but I'll make sure he considers your offer. It sounds like a viable opportunity for both sides." As Gable walked away to make his calls, Alex was left alone with his thoughts. The conversation with Emma earlier had reopened old wounds and brought forth the regret he'd been carrying. Her dismissal of his apology stung, but it was a reaction he had come to expect. The realization that he had failed her so many times in the past weighed heavily on him. Alex knew he had a long way to go in making amends. The trust that had been broken over years wouldn't be easily restored, if at all. Yet, he was determined to try, to show through actions—however small—that he was committed to change. Inside, Emma sat by her bedroom window, staring out at the fading light of the day. Gable's words echoed in her mind, a mix of protec