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Devan glanced at the phone in Alexa’s hand. His face turned cold again when he saw Ronan’s name. He adjusted his sitting position rather roughly before turning his gaze toward the window.Alexa looked at Devan when she sensed his movement. Seeing that he was no longer looking at her, Alexa slipped her phone back into her bag. She had no intention of answering Ronan’s call.However, the call did not stop. The ringtone from Alexa’s phone kept ringing, disturbing the quiet inside the car.“Just answer it.”Devan’s firm voice made Alexa turn her head. The sound of her phone clearly bothered him, leaving Alexa with no choice but to answer the call.“Hello,” Alexa said as soon as the phone touched her ear.“Why did it take you so long to answer my call? Where are you right now? I’m at your apartment, but you’re not here.”“My phone was in my bag. I didn’t know you were calling,” Alexa replied flatly. “I’m outside getting something to eat. Why are you looking for me all the way at my apartme

“W-What? Uncle?” Suddenly, Alexa felt a tightness in her chest.Martha frowned when she saw Alexa’s reaction.“What’s wrong, Alexa? Have you met Ronan’s uncle before?” Martha asked anxiously, seeing how shocked Alexa looked.Alexa realized everyone was staring at her strangely. She quickly forced a smile to hide her surprise.“No, I was just surprised that Ronan’s uncle is coming,” Alexa said, once again forcing a smile to avoid Ronan’s suspicion.Martha smiled. “Yes, he happens to be staying here for quite a while, so we thought it would be good to introduce you to him now.”Just as Martha finished speaking, a luxury car—one Alexa knew very well—stopped in the yard.All eyes turned toward the car, while Alexa swallowed hard.‘Why is he here too? And why didn’t he tell me?’ Alexa thought, her expression tightening.Alexa panicked, afraid that Devan might expose their marriage in front of Ronan and his family.As he stepped out of the car, Devan straightened the edge of his suit before

After the dinner gathering ended, Alexa excused herself and went home, driving her own car.She focused on the road until another car suddenly blocked her path, forcing her to pull over. Alexa stared at the car that had stopped in front of her.“What does he want now? Aren’t we both heading home anyway?”Alexa unfastened her seat belt when she saw Devan step out of his car. However, he didn’t approach her. Instead, it was the driver who walked toward her vehicle.Alexa finally got out of the car.“What is it?” Alexa asked as she stood outside, looking at the driver in front of her.“Let me drive your car, Miss. You can go home together with Mr. Devan.”Alexa glanced briefly at the car ahead and saw Devan already sitting behind the steering wheel.She had no choice. Alexa walked toward Devan’s car.Once inside and seated properly, Alexa turned to her husband.“Whether we ride together or not, we’re still going to the same place, aren’t we?” Alexa was genuinely confused by Devan’s way o

Alexa was still behind her desk when the phone beside her computer rang.A message appeared on the screen.Alexa immediately read it.[Alex, I’m back. Don’t you miss me? Let’s meet.]Alexa’s smile widened perfectly as she read the message from her best friend—Valeria. She quickly typed a reply.[Wait. I’ll let you know later.]After sending the message, Alexa looked at Devan. The man was still intensely focused on the files on his desk.She stood up from her chair and left her desk, walking over to Devan.“What is it?”Even before Alexa greeted him, Devan spoke first in his usual cold tone.“May I go out?”Devan immediately looked at Alexa.“Go out?” A faint frown appeared on Devan’s forehead.Alexa nodded slowly.“I want to meet my friend. May I?” Alexa smiled sweetly, coaxing the ice-cold man to give her permission.“A male friend?” Devan’s expression was completely flat.“A woman. Her name is Valeria,” Alexa explained quickly when she saw Devan’s displeased face. “I promise I won’t

Alexa was truly panicking—especially when Devan lifted his gaze to look at her.His face looked slightly pale.“My head hurts a bit,” Devan said, his voice heavy.Alexa was startled. Only then did she realize that Devan’s hand felt slightly warm.She gently loosened Devan’s grip on her wrist. Stepping closer, Alexa stood in front of him as he sat there.Without her realizing it, Devan lifted his face and looked at her.“Lean your head back,” Alexa said, fully focused on Devan’s condition.Without protest, Devan leaned his head back, his eyes now closed.Alexa raised both hands, her fingers touching the sides of Devan’s head, then gently massaged it.Her gaze fell to Devan’s face, seeing him with his eyes closed, his expression calm.“Is your head hurting because you haven’t eaten yet?”“I’m not that weak.”“Then why did you suddenly feel dizzy? You were fine just now,” Alexa pressed.She kept looking at Devan, but he no longer answered her.“Mike said you have acute acid reflux. You s