154: Navigate the Storm

Emma sat back in her office chair, a mixture of surprise and confusion washing over her as Jada burst in with the news. The timing of Bella's announcement felt like a calculated move, especially given the current circumstances surrounding Alex. "What's the meaning of this? Bella's announcement now... it seems too coincidental," Emma pondered aloud, her brows furrowing in thought. Jada paced back and forth, her frustration palpable. "Exactly! It's like she waited for the perfect moment to drop this bombshell. And Alex...how is he going to handle this mess?" Emma sighed, her mind racing with possible implications. "Alex's recent actions, his attempt to reconcile... Do you think he knew about Bella's situation beforehand?" Jada stopped pacing, considering Emma's question. "It's possible. Maybe he's been trying to sort things out quietly. But why involve you again? It doesn't add up." "Indeed, it doesn't," Emma agreed, leaning forward to rest her elbows on her desk. "But one