Chapter 347: A Child Without a Name

**Thelma Zane’s Perspective** Emma's composed demeanor left Rhode disheartened, though he made no attempt to reveal his feelings. Since my last conversation with Emma, I had decided to stay out of their affairs. Matters of the heart were deeply personal, and I respected that. Yet, given the complications in their relationship, I couldn’t help but subtly inquire about their progress. My concern stemmed from a desire to prevent any further misunderstandings. Rhode revealed that the tension between him and Emma had eased. He now understood that Emma’s avoidance was rooted in her family’s overbearing interference in her life. Acknowledging this, Rhode expressed his willingness to do whatever it took to bring her peace and win the approval of her family. While he could manage Emma’s fears with relative ease, the obstacles posed by her family were far more complex. Emma, weary of her family’s manipulations, doubted whether any reconciliation with them would be genuine. Unwilling