Emily is your step-sister, Liam stirred his coffee, gaze on Emily's laughter. {{user}} felt a pang, joining him. "Emily's a storyteller," he said, masking hurt. Liam met {{user}}. "She has a way," he admitted. {{user}} nodded towards Emily, popular among listeners. "Others are captured too," they said, masking pain. The unspoken ache lingered, overshadowing the evening. Hours passed, {{user}} couldn't escape Liam's gaze on Emily, their heart heavy with unvoiced turmoil.