Chapter 0273

Ella POV

Our drinks came and went, and then came again, the four of us consuming more than I think we had initially planned. The conversation flowed easily, and once Carlos got over his nerves about Alexander, he proved to be both charming and unexpectedly funny.

Alexander participated in the discussion, but I could tell he was distracted. It crossed my mind that hearing Fiona and me discuss Diana carlier might have upset him, but if that were the case, he'd chosen to keep it to himself.

I decided not to push the topic further. I didn't want to risk starting a fight-not after such a wonderful evening. I wanted the night to end on a positive note.

"So, what's the next big social outing for the Blacks?" Fiona asked, her smile bright and mischievous.

"I don't know," I said thoughtfully. "Everything's been so chaotic lately-I guess I've lost track."

"I don't believe we have anything scheduled for a while," Alexander said, pulling out his phone and scrolling through his calendar. "No, not for a couple of weeks," he added, "which gives me time to get caught up at t office."

"Of course, that's what you would think," Fiona said, rolling her eyes. "You finally get a break-possibly more time to spend with your beautiful new wife-and all you can think about is how you're going to get caught up at work. You're so predictable and boring, Alexander. When did you become like this?"

"What's that supposed to mean?" Alexander asked, glaring at her.

a workaholic?" I teased, pretending to be

grinning, "Alexander actually used to be fun." "He's still fun-sometimes,"

to be fun all

"That's hard to believe."

deadpan voice, his gaze shifting between us. "Do you have nothing better to talk

with a

on Alexander's face made me laugh,

waitress said, drawing our attention. "It's last call, We'll be

clock

no reason to

you, miss," Alexander said

sir," she said, hurrying

really pulled an all-nighter," I said, stretching

not working for once," Alexander agreed, a rare

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