Joseph got out of the car and walked over
Elizabeth took a couple of steps hack, keeping her stance from Alexander
That all retreat made Alexanders heart ache
“Elizabeth, am I late?” Joseph jokesd.
“No,” Joseph was on time; Alexander had just arrived endly,
“Want me to go with you to the hospital for your follow up?” he asked.
She was about to leave with Joseph when Alexander grabbed her wrist, harder this time.
Under the sycamore tree, morning sunlight Stered through the branches, casting dappled light on them,
Alexander looked at Elizabeth’s trembling wrist and swallowed. He whispered. “Are you sure you want to go with him?”
Elizabeth looked at Alexander
Their eyes met. His emotions were unreadable, and she couldn’t figure him out.
Maybe she never really understood Alexander.
She remembered the summer of their senior year when Alexander brought me to school to break off their engagement.
It was the same scene, except Alexander was holding Esme’s hand. She had tried to hold Alexander’s hand, asking. “Are you sure you want to break off the
engagement?”
He had pushed her away and left with Eme, leaving her humiliated in front of the whole school.
“Alexander, stop it.” Elizabeth’s tone was calm.
Alexander’s turned sullen as he watched Elizabeth push his hand away and walk towards Joseph.
Joseph opened the car door for Elizabeth and smiled at Allexander, “Mr. Tudor, I’ll take co
Elizabeth paused at the car door and looked at Alexander.
care of Elizabeth. Don’t worry.”
The light illuminated his face, and he looked at her with a burning gaze. Her heart skipped a beat.
She bent down to get into the car
Alexander swallowed, his eyes darkening, and suddenly strode towards her
Joseph frowned, sensing Alexander’s intention, and moved to stop him. But Alexander grabbed Elizabeth’s arm and picked her up.
Alexander Elizabeth called out, “You’re crazy!”
He ignored Elizabeth and shot Joseph a cold, harsh glare, snapping, “Mr. Stewart, my wifes matters are none of your concern.”
1licabeth was stunned.
She looked at Alexander, confused, What was he doing? Was this some weird possessiveness?
“Alexander, put me down.” Elizabeth pushed against his chest, frustrated.
“Do you eve
trven know what you’re doing?” she whispered angrily.
Alexander looked down at her, his voice how. “Elizabeth, if yua still want a dispice, be good.”
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“What do you mean?” she asked, confused.
He placed her in the passenger seat and looked at her. ‘Exactly what it sounds like!”
