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Nancy’s reaction shocked the young man next to Alex. He grew even more alarmed when Ellie appeared from behind the curtain
“Clean yourself up and get out” Alex felt his focus returning
When he saw Barry at the doorway, Alex asked. “How did my Mom end up here?”
Harry stammered, glancing nervously at Ellie. Nancy was worried that her son might get involved with a widow, and she wanted to keep an eye on
him:
“You too, leave, Alex said, pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration.
Soon, only Ellie and Alex were left in the room. As she realized the misunderstanding. Ellie looked at Allex on the sofa and picked up the two bags by the couch, preparing to leave.
However, Alex let his fingers snag one of the bags, causing her to stop. “Ellie, how do you deal with a headache?” Alex said, his eyes shut as he leaned back against the sofa, releasing his grip on the bag.
Elle, noticing the crease in Alex’s tired brow, answered, “Drinking some honey water or tomato juice might help. You can also ask your assistant to massage your temples or put a cold compress on your head.
“If it’s really painful, taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen would work. And if it’s unbearable, you might also think about taking one tablet of inrasemide, Ellie advised, glancing at Alex
“A doctor’s massage would definitely be more reliable,” she added softly, watching Alex lean closer to her. Despite still reclining on the sofa, his eyes remained closed.
Seeing Alex in this discomfort brought back a distant memory for Ellie. She remembered that summer when she first got her period. She had been hiding in the bathroom, crying in panic, thinking she was going to die.
It was Alex who found her, somehow getting a pack of sanitary pads. She awkwardly changed the pad with him standing outside, reading notes about a girl’s menstrual cycle on his phone.
That night, when cramps kept her awake, Alex had gently massaged her abdomen through her clothing until she finally fell asleep.
She was thirteen then, and he was twenty. Ellie slowly relaxed her grip on the bags and set them down. She knelt beside Alex to massage his temples.
But Alex was leaning back so far that she could barely reach him. “Sit
up:
I can’t reach you? EL
you, Ellie urged.
“Come up here.” Alex replied, his voice tired but firm. He grabbed Ellie’s wrist, pulling her closer. She knelt on the sofa, pressing on his temples.
Ellie asked, “Was that young man your new driver?”
“Yes, he just got back from military service, Alex replied shonly.
Just a moment ago, Ellie had heard Nancy’s voice from behind the window, but she didn’t mention it. “Do you feel any burning in your stomach?”
Alex’s head slowly leaned toward Ellie. As she was about to push him away, she realized he had fallen asleep. He was breathing evenly, eyes closed, with his hand unconsciously wrapped around her waist.
Ellie fell silent, and the room grew quier
“Once he wakes up, give him some honey water. Ellie told Barry as she left the n
room, spotting him waiting in the hallway,
“Ellie,” Barry began cautiously. “Mr. Warren has been under a lot of stress, he lusn’t slept for a full day and night.”
Ellie fixed her gaze on Harry, understanding what he was trying to say. Alex had always been like this–once he committed pursued it without rest.
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something, he
Ellie said, “Remind him to smoke and drink less; it will be better for his health and keep his mind clear. She walked toward the elevator without looking back.
Five years ago, when she chose to separate from Alex and keep the babies, she had allowed his parents to crase his memory about her from his mind. From that moment, she had made up her mind–she would raise the kids on her oWIL
“Seeing him like this, don’t you feel any sadness?” Diana leaned against the wall in the hallway, her gaze carrying a heavy weight.
What are you doing here?” Ellie replied, pulling Diana toward the elevator.
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re for quite a while
Diana blocked her way, saying. “Don’t change the subject, I saw you go in there for
“He drank too much, Ellie shot back, dragging Diana into the elevator.
Two hours later, Alex woke up. Noticing the coat draped over him and Barry standing nearby, he asked, “Where is she?”
“Ellie has gone home, Barry replied, stepping closer.
“Did you cover me with my jacket?” Alex asked, prompting Barry to nod,
Secing Alex’s expression darken, Harry quickly added, “But Ellie left you a message before she left. Ellie told me to remind you to smoke and drink less for your health. She also made honey water for you.”
As Alex’s expression shifted from grim to bright, Barry handed him the honey water. Alex took it and drank it all in one go, saying, “She cares about
The
Noticing a cigarette had fallen out of his pocket onto the sofa, Alex picked it up a
and put it back. However, after a few steps, he turned back and tossed the cigarette into the trash bin.
Secing Alex’s actions, Barry silently followed him out of the room.
Late at night, Alex returned to his apartment at Zerikith. When be entered using his fingerprint code, he was startled to see the lights on.
A glance at the disheveled woman lounging on the sofa caught him off guard. “Mom, what are you doing here at this hour?”
Alex quickly changed into his slippers and rushed over, thumping his chest.
“Alex, you can’t be gay Nancy said, brushing her hair back as her hoarse voice sounded terrifying. She had seen Alex enter a hotel with another man that night, which had broken her heart.
Barefoot, Nancy stood on the sofa, glaring down at her son with a seriousness that demanded attention. “Orion is gone; you are the sole heir of the Warren family. You have to bring a bride home”
Alex was left speechless.
“Tomorrow, you’ll go on a blind date. If that doesn’t work, we can consider the ladies who are open to remarriage, Nancy announced, turning to cuddle with Luck.
She added, “And tomorrow, replace all your assistants at the company with women. This toreat can’t stay here either.”
