116 Unveiled Truths

In the quiet of the living room, Emma's phone rang, breaking the silence. She recognized the number—it was Alex's. She hesitated but answered, her tone icy. "What do you want, Alex?" Alex's voice, tinged with shock and disbelief, came through. "I just spoke with Gable. He's your brother, isn't he? Why didn't you ever tell me?" Emma's response was calm, almost amused by his ignorance. "It was never a secret, Alex. Just something you never cared to notice." His confusion was palpable. "But... you saved me. You called Gable that day to save my life. Why stay silent about it?" "Alex, you're missing the point, as usual" Emma sighed. "It wasn't about gaining gratitude or holding it over you. It was simply the right thing to do at that time." The conversation shifted as Alex, grappling with this new information, asked about a past debt he owed Emma, one he couldn't remember. His earnestness was evident, but Emma saw no point in revisiting a forgotten chapter. "It's irrelevan