Chapter Forty-Four

Alexander stood in front of the bathroom mirror, a towel draped over his neck. He let out a heavy sigh, rubbing his face with his hands in an attempt to shake off the exhaustion he felt. He knew it wasn't caused by physical labor but rather his mind running wild, unable to settle.

As he stared at his reflection, his thoughts drifted back to a previous moment in time.

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Flashback

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Alexander pushed open the door to Camilla's hospital ward and found his mother and younger sister standing in tense silence. He stepped inside, casting a quick glance at his sister who avoided eye contact. Then, he turned to his mother.

"Mom... what are you doing here?" he asked cautiously, feeling a sense of apprehension as he looked at her.

His mother's brows furrowed in irritation. "What sort of question is that? Were you two planning on getting rid of my grandchild without even telling anyone?!" she demanded, her tone sharp. It was then that Alexander realized Isabel had spilled the beans.

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