Lahat ng Kabanata ng Saved To Be A Substitute: Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

Alexander's POV"Step up?""Yes." I nodded firmly. "You've got to show him that he can't control you or use you to satisfy his desires.""Desires?" She chuckled dryly. "I thought I was enough for him.""Well, clearly you aren't," I said casually, sitting on her bed. "If he truly loved you as he claims, he wouldn't be chasing after another woman, especially one he made you believe wasn't important to him.""So, you're trying to say that Dustin got a partnership with you, brought me to this hospital, and did everything else so he could have Lillian?" She asked, clearly in denial.Her face saddened as I nodded in agreement."Yes. He's done all of this because he's obsessed with Lillian. If you want him to stop using you, then you've got to become an obstacle in his path," I said, feigning a friendly tone.I stood from her bed, "The ball is in your court, Maureen. It truly is.""Either you get your priorities right, and leave Lillian alone, or fight the wrong person and lose the love of y

Lillian's POVI was stunned by the sudden sharpness in his reply. His tone was almost harsh."I'm...sorry..." I stuttered. "I didn't mean to be nosy..."My hands slowly clutched to the sides of my dress, suddenly feeling uneasy. I didn't like the change in his tone."You weren't being nosy," He said, his voice calmer now. "I'm sorry for being so abrupt with you."He ended the call, setting his phone down in the cup holder."No, you were right. Your conversation with someone else isn't any of my concern. I think I was being too forward. I apologize," I replied, forcing a small smile.Silence fell between us until he spoke again."It was my mother that called," He revealed."You don't have to explain yourself," I said, more sharply than intended."But I want to, "He insisted. "I was talking to my mom, letting her know that I left the hospital for a while. She was planning to visit, so I didn't want her to waste her time.""Well, she began scolding me angrily," He muttered, lowering his

Alexander's POV.I was still seated on Lillian's bed, my heart aching. I couldn't believe that she left me, it was like a nightmare that seemed too unreal."Why didn't she just trust me?" I whispered to myself, my heart shattering some more. "We've been through so much together. Isn't that enough for her to trust me?"I glanced down at the bed and trailed my fingers on it."Fuck..." I cursed, clutching the sheets angrily.I wasn't angry at her. I was angry at myself for letting her go. I just felt too hurt at that moment, I wanted to completely respect her wishes."I shouldn't have let her go. I fucked up!" I said, gritting my teeth. "Why did I do that?"I took my hands to my hair, ruffling it in exasperation. I shouldn't have allowed my disappointment to cloud my decision. Letting her go was a stupid move.A knock suddenly came on the door, and a frown appeared on my lips."I thought I already dismissed her," I said, referring to Jemimah, who was confused about Lillian's sudden disa

Alexander's POV"Cost me?" I scoffed, shaking my head."Yes...""How delusional are you, Maureen?" I asked, glancing at Lillian. "I am the only one who can stop Dustin from leaving you high and dry. So you're in no position to ask for anything.""If you've decided to still demand something, I have other ways of carrying out my plans without you, Understood?" I sneered, irritation in my voice.I brushed the tip of my fingers over Lillian's hair, smiling softly. The sight of her brought such delight to my heart, distracting me from the stupidity unfolding on the call."Maureen...""Okay, I won't ask for anything. I'll do everything you've asked," She agreed without another word."Make sure he signs the document, I demanded. “He is so angry now, he will blindly trust what you say, as long as it is what he desires.” I planned this so well. Dustin was blinded by rage and if he got the opportunity to get back at me immediately, he would take it without batting an eyelid. His pride would cl

Lillian's POVMy breath caught in my throat. I didn't know what to say. His question was so sudden that it completely caught me off guard. "I mean, when we got a bit intimate, did you feel something...different for me?" Alexander asked, his intense gaze holding mine. "I know you said you don't love me, but...you must have felt something in that moment." My heart pounded so loudly in my chest that, for a moment, I feared he might hear it. Could that even be possible?"Lillian..." He whispered, gently holding my hand asking for an answer. "No," I blurted before I could stop myself. The instant hurt that flashed in his eyes made my chest tighten with regret. Seeing that pain across his face was unbearable. "Okay," He said quietly, releasing my hand. He stood up suddenly from the bed, avoiding my gaze as he turned towards the door. "Where are you going?" I asked, my voice shaky. "Just...to get some fresh air..." He muttered, attempting to smile but failed. Before I could reply,