Ryan sat at his desk, laptop open as he typed Emma's name into various search engines.
Hours passed, and he found nothing unusual - until he stumbled upon an old news article:
"Local Baker Emma Taylor Involved in Family Bakery Lawsuit 5 Years Ago"
Ryan's eyes widened as he read on:
"Emma's parents, owners of Sweet Delights Bakery, accused of fraud by business partner…"
But what caught his attention was the last line:
"Emma Taylor testified against her own parents, leading to their bankruptcy."
Ryan's mind reeled - this was the secret the mysterious text hinted at.
He wondered,
Did Emma's testimony ruin her relationship with her parents?
And why would she hide this from him?
Just then, his phone buzzed - Emma texting:
"Hey, almost ready for our date! Pick me up in 20?"
Ryan hesitated, unsure whether to confront her about this secret tonight.