120 The Unbridgeable Divide

"Are you serious, Lillian? You think you can just waltz back and demand a share of everything?" Alex's voice was cold, his patience wearing thin. Lillian, her face pale with fear, retorted, "Alex, you can't do this to me! I'm part of this family too. You can't just send me away!" Alex's laugh was devoid of any warmth. "Family? You've done nothing but cause trouble. You really think you're entitled to the wealth I built from scratch?" Lillian's desperation was evident. "But I'm your sister! You can't just abandon me." Alex, unmoved, responded sharply, "You made your choices, Lillian. It's time you faced the consequences." Leaving the hospital room, Alex's mind was heavy. He needed to confront Emma and resolve their past once and for all. In the garden, Emma and Gable were in deep conversation. Alex approached, his heart racing. "Gable, Emma, I need to speak with you," Alex interjected. Gable turned, his eyes cold. "What do you want, Alex?" Alex hesitated, then