309: Misunderstood Intentions

In the cool evening air, the conversation between Wayne and the mysterious woman took on a heated tone, reflecting the friction that her inappropriate comments had caused. Wayne, always the protector, was insistent on setting things straight. "Look, it was clearly a mistake, but you need to make it right. Apologizing to Emma at dinner is the least you can do after unsettling her like that," Wayne stated firmly, his brows furrowed in frustration. The woman rolled her eyes, her voice tinged with annoyance. "Fine, I'll apologize. But really, Wayne, it was just a joke. You're taking this way too seriously." As they argued, Maxwell, feeling increasingly uncomfortable with the drama unfolding around him, decided to distance himself from the conflict. He spotted Emma speaking intensely with Bauer and thought better of interrupting. Instead, he found a secluded spot to wait, hoping to give Emma the space she needed. Meanwhile, Emma's conversation with Bauer was revealing deeper la