Emma’s voice broke through the tension like sunlight through a storm. “Daddy!” she screamed happily, running into Alex’s arms. Her little hands clung to his neck as if nothing was wrong in the world.Alex forced a smile, hugging her tight. The scent of her hair, the warmth of her body, for a brief second, his anger softened. But then his eyes rose to meet Eva’s, and the storm returned.He set Emma down gently. “Sweetheart,” he said, brushing her hair, “why don’t you go with Uncle James and get some ice cream, hmm? Daddy and Mummy need to talk.”Emma beamed. “Okay!” she said, oblivious to the tension around her. James hesitated, glancing between the couple, but Alex gave a sharp nod. That was enough. He held Emma’s hand and led her away.Now, it was just the two of them, Alex and Eva. The silence between them was thick, dangerous.Alex took a step forward, his eyes hard, his voice cold. “You know, Eva,” he began slowly, “I’ve tried to understand you for years. But I just can’t.” He
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