38 Revelations and Retorts

38  Revelations and Retorts Emma stood defiantly, facing Alex's accusations head-on. She had long given up on explaining her relationship with Morgan to him. Their marriage, marred by mistrust and disappointment, had left her weary and uninterested in his demands for answers. Alex, feeling the sting of Emma's indifference, confronted her with a mix of anger and confusion. "So, you think you owe me no explanation? What role did he play in our marriage? Was he the reason for our divorce? What do you gain from being with him over me?" Emma replied with a bitter laugh, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "And what did being with you bring me? Your obsession with Bella, the constant marital strife, your lack of seriousness. Why should I dignify your questions with answers? Besides, Morgan is a 'she,' not a 'he.'" Alex, taken aback by her harsh words, fumed. "You’re turning this on me? How can you be so blind to your own faults?" Emma's frustration boiled over. "My faults? L