The words lingered between them, a declaration Emmeline couldn't take back.She felt lighter for having said them aloud, even as anxiety twisted in her stomach at her brother's reaction.Emile studied her face for a long moment, then ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. "You're not thinking clearly, Emmeline. I feel like I'm talking to a stranger, not my sister who's always been so sensible."He sighed heavily, disappointment evident in every line of his face. "What happened to you?"There was a tense stillness for a few moments before Emile spoke again, this time in a firm but chilled tone. "Your lawyer proved you two weren't in a relationship," he said, looking between them. "If you appear in public as a couple, even much later, everyone will remember the rumors. People won't be kind to my sister."He turned his attention fully to Zavian, his expression now pleading rather than accusatory. "Think about what this will do to Emmeline. If you care about her, you should walk
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