169: Unraveling Motives

Emma couldn't help but chuckle at Jada's conspiracy theories. "You think Francis's playing matchmaker now? That's a bit too imaginative, even for a soap opera, don't you think?" Jada wasn't convinced, her eyes narrowed in suspicion. "But think about it, Emma. Why would Francis, out of all the people he could call, choose you to spend time with? It's not like you two have known each other for ages. There's something fishy about this, and I can't shake the feeling that he's up to something." Emma sighed, trying to infuse some logic into the conversation. "Look, I think you're reading too much into this. Francis's just a kid. He probably finds me approachable, or maybe he's just bored and wants some company. It doesn't necessarily mean he's plotting to make me his stepmom." "But what about Bauer? He's coming into the picture quite frequently lately. And now, this golf session with Wayne? It all seems too coincidental. What if he's interested in you, and this is his way of getting