Chapter 85
A few hours later, at the Warren Manor, Alex had just finished showering and changing when he was stopped by Nancy at the top of the stairs.
“Aren’t you supposed to be spending the holiday with your grandpa! Where do you think you’re going?” Nancy asked.
Alex causally replied. “Haley’s in the hospital. I’m just going to keep her company.”
Nancy’s expression changed immediately upon hearing her son’s plan to visit Haley during Thanksgiving
She pointed at Alex, raising her voice, “Even if you don’t want to marry Diana, you can’t be with Haley!”
Alex snapped back, clearly irritated. “It’s my marriage, Mom! Can you please stop trying to control everything”
Nancy pointed an accusing finger at him. “Is this just about you? If you marry the wrong woman, she can ruin three generations!
“Haley has no skills, no morals, only knows how to scheme and take. If you’re serious about her, you must give up the right to inherit the family
business
Alex shot back, “Tm the only one left in the Warren family. If you don’t want to give me the inheritance, who else could you possibly give it to??
Nancy retorted. “I could give it to my daughter, Ellie.
“Even if you want to give it to her, she wouldn’t dare to take it Alex said, brushing past his mom as he headed for the door
Just then, the butler rushed in, saying, “We have a quest”
Before the butler finished speaking, Aaron entered the living room. As soon as Alex saw Aaron, his expression tumed dark.
“Aaron,” Nancy exclaimed, stepping forward to greet him warmly.
Aaron nodded politely, “Mrs. Warren.”
“Where’s Ellie? She didn’t come with you?” As Nancy was about to ack the butler to brew tea, she saw Aaron punch ber son squarely in the face.
“Damai it Alex cursed, completely unprepared for Aaron’s attack, and retaliated instantly
Aaron went all–out, and given that Alex was typically wild about fighting the spacious living room quickly turned into a battleground between the
“No one is allowed to interfere?” Nancy yelled, blocking the butler and several bodyguards from stepping in.
Aaron was typically calm and wise. For him to Eight during the holidays meant that Alex had likely done something outrageous again.
“Someone pull them apart!” Todd yelled as he entered, witnessing the chaos.
At that moment, the butler was helping Carlos out of the room
When Aaron saw Carlos, he immediately halted his attack, his concern taking over.
Seeing both young men wounded, Todd gestured for Aaron to talk in the living room.
Aaron wiped the blood from his mouth, maintaining his politeness. “No need for that. My dad is in the hospital, and I need to leave immediately?
Upon hearing Aaron mention his father in the hospital, Alex’s expression flickered with concern
“What happened? Why is he in the hospital on a holiday?” Todd asked
“You should ask him what he did to my dad Aaron shot back.
“Don’t you dare make baseless accusations!” Alex advanced on Aaron, “I only said a few words to him. Are you trying to pin
Todd slapped his son hard across the face, “What the hell did you say to your uncle?”
After being hii, Alex glared venomously at Aaron, “The Thompson family tried to sell their daughter Am I wrong!
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Nancy nearly choked, one hand on her heart, the other pointing at her son, “What have I done to deserve a stubborn son like your
“You little brat Todd said, sinking into the couch in frustration.
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“Calm down, sir,” the builer said, seeing the old man’s increasing ire and quickly pulling out a heart pill just in case.
Aaron, a pillar of strength, had tears in his eyes. “Ellie has always been a good kid. No one would willingly endure the pain of separation to hand their daughter over to someone else. The only reason she agreed to join the Warren family is because I, as her brother, have failed to protect her.
“My dad los his leg saving my sister from that disaster. You have no idea how much it hurts her to hear you insult him. You said he sold a daughter in his past life, causing him to suffer now with one leg lame.
“She almost fainted at the hospital. Regardless of whether she wants to acknowledge Nancy as her mother, she never considered stepping into your life. Please don’t disturb hers anymore.”
As Aaron was leaving, he made sure to say farewell to the older members of the Warren family
You li
little punk!” Carlos managed to rise slowly using his cane after Aaron left..
Shaking with emotion, he pointed a trembling finger at Alex. “Go apologize. Get down on your knees and apologize to your Mr. Thompson!”
Alex’s eyes flashed red, emotions boiling beneath the surface. “Kneel for him? He doesn’t deserve it!
“You little….” Carlos scolded.
“Are you all right, sir?” shoused the butler
“Dad”
shouted Todd.
Suddenly, Carlos collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital.
It was Thanksgiving night in the Jaslands Hospital’s intensive care unit. Layton rushed over after hearing the new
After checking on Carlos, Layton stepped out of the room, closely followed by Alex,
some fresh air, remarking, “So here w
we are, spending Thanksgiving in the
As they reached the comer of the hallway. Layron opened a window for so hospital together with the Owens, Warren, and Thompson families”
Alex shot Layton a sharp glare.
Pulling Alex into the elevator, Layton continued, “I saw your parents heading over to apologize to Ellie’s folks when I arrived. What do you say we
check it out!”
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The elevator stopped at the floor where Ellie’s father was. Layton tugged at Alex, leading him toward Ellie’s room. “You’re the reason she’s in the hospital. At least go pay a visit. It’s not shameful to show some respect to your elders.
Alex stared at the door of the room not far away and shook off Layton’s grip. “I’m not going”
He leaned against the wall in the hallway, refusing to enter the room or walk away & cigarette dangled from his fingers, unlit, as his gaze flickered back and forth toward the door of the hospital room.
“I don’t get it. Why would you ran over to Ellie’s on a holiday? Layton said, noticing how tense Alex looked
Alex parted his lips but didn’t speak.
Layton pressed on. “It’s one thing to have your issues with Ellie, but why drag her parents into this?
Alex pulled at his collar, clearly irritated, and took a deep breath. “I wasn’t looking for a fight. She just wasn’t very nice to me first”
Layton rolled his eyes. “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking. You have a girlfriend but are still thinking about Ellie, right? You’re just afraid that if you two become like siblings for real, you won’t be able to do anything to her anymore.”
Before Alex could respond, Layton’s elbow nudged him.
Following Layton’s gaze, Alex saw Ellie coming their way, a receipt in hand.
Layton stepped forward to greet her, and Ellie replied in a hoarse voice.
Layton chose his words carefully. “Next time someone picks on you, just give it right back. No need to cry like that; it’s tough to watch”
“I got bomen by a dog and couldn’t bite back, which is why I e Klance at Alex.
ended up crying” Ellie replied, turning on her heel and leaving without so much as a
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Laynon turned to Alex, speechless.
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