Chapter 0127

I leaned forward, inviting him to close the distance between us, but just then, someone nearby cleared their throat. I jumped, turning to find my mother staring at me.

“I thought you two might like some tea,” she said, holding up a tray with steaming mugs and a selection of pastries. “I diddn’t mean to interrupt.”

“You didn’t,” I said quickly, pulling my hand away from Alexander’s.

Alexander looked at me, amusement clear in his eyes. “It’s very thoughtful of you to bring us tea,” he said to my mother, “but I’ll have to head back to the capital soon. I need to meet with my investigator and make sure things are progressing.‘

“Of course,” my father said as he entered the room, stopping behind my mother. “We appreciate the effort you’re putting into this.”

“Naturally,” Alexander replied as he stood up. “I can’t just sit by while my fiancée’s attacker goes free.”

I stood beside him, feeling slightly awkward under the watchful gaze of both my parents. Alexander turned to me and leaned down, brushing a light kiss on my cheek that made me blush, causing him to smirk.

“Please let me know how your doctor’s appointment goes, he murmured, his voice warm. “I want to be sure you’re in perfect health.”

“I’ll call you afterward,

We haven’t even

smiled charmingly. “I’d be honored to join you

though it was clear her protective instincts

returned her look evenly, a subtle, confident smile on his lips. “I look

My mother’s mistrust wasn’t surprising, given her worries about Alexander’s reputation, but I hadn’t quite expected her to

his phone and typing quickly. “I’ll rearrange

mother nodded, casting a final look of scrutiny his way. “Good,” she said.

my father sent us as I led him to the door

we stepped outside, I let out a breath, catching a smirk on Alexander’s face. He raised a brow, glancing back toward the house. “Your mother

sighed, rolling my eyes. “I’m sorry about her.

good thing,” he replied, stopping at the edge of the path. “Not everyone deserves, trust.” There was something in his voice–a hint of an old

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