Chapter Seventy-Two - Hurt By Alexander

The next day was extremely hectic. They took her dad to the doctor for a second opinion and found out that the treatment going on was indeed the very best available so far. They returned home quite satisfied that he would get better after completing the treatment. After the visit, her dad gained more confidence and also actively took part in her wedding preparations.

“I can also train you, Lisa, after Nicholas does." Alyssa hugged him at seeing his enthusiasm.

“Yes, dad. I would love that,” she said eagerly.

They were about to leave when her dad’s phone buzzed with an incoming call from Alexander. He looked alarmed and glanced at Alyssa. “Alex is calling me.”

Alyssa and Nicholas stopped in their tracks and stood, waiting to hear what Alexander had to say. Her dad glanced at his wife and accepted the call with a sigh, putting it on speaker mode.

“Yes, son. Have you returned?” asked her dad warily into the phone.

“No, but how could you accept Nicholas into our family, dad?” demand