518: Unveiling Layers

The room was thick with tension and unsaid words as Maxwell's presence shifted the dynamics. Jada, feeling increasingly out of place with the unfolding family drama, gave Emma a pleading look, signaling her wish to exit the situation. Emma, understanding Jada's discomfort, nodded subtly. "Jada, why don't we go out for some fresh air?" Emma suggested, rising from the couch. "We can grab a coffee or something. It seems like my brother and Hailey need some space to sort things out." Jada gratefully accepted the escape route, and they quickly left the room, leaving Maxwell to address the issues with Hailey privately. Once outside, the cool breeze felt refreshing after the stifling atmosphere back in the house. "I'm really sorry you had to witness that," Emma said as they walked toward a nearby cafe. "It’s been tough at home since Maxwell got married. He’s changed a lot, and not necessarily for the better." Jada sighed, "It’s alright, I understand family complications. But about earlier