After the dinner, Emily leaned closer to Loretta, her voice barely above a whisper. "Take Jane back to the hotel. I'll stay with Alex."Loretta, sensing the underlying tension, nodded. "Jane, let me drop you off at the hotel," she said, her tone firm but friendly.Jane, puzzled and slightly annoyed, glanced at Emily. "Aren't you coming?" she asked, expecting Emily to follow.Emily shook her head, her expression calm. "I'll be right behind you," she assured, watching as Loretta and Jane left the restaurant. Once they were out of sight, she turned to Alex, who had been watching the exchange with curiosity."Is there anything you want to talk to me about?" Alex asked, sensing there was more to this than a simple after-dinner chat.Emily took a deep breath, her eyes locking onto his. "I saw the disappointment on your face when you saw everyone at the table tonight. I thought we should have some quiet time alone," she said, her voice soft but earnest.Alex raised an eyebrow, taken aback by
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