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Chapter 160

Alex’s POV.

The hospital smelled of antiseptic and despair, a scent I hated but couldn’t escape. My steps were quick, my mind reeling as I navigated the stark white halls. Room 307. That was where they said Sebastian was. When I pushed the door open, the sight of him hit me like a freight train.

He lay there, barely recognizable, his face swollen and bruised in shades of purple and red. His right eye was almost shut, and the corner of his mouth was split open. The bandages around his torso told me the damage didn’t stop at his face.

“Sebastian,” I muttered, my voice tight with anger and worry as I stepped closer.

He shifted his head slightly, wincing at the effort. “Alex,” he croaked, his voice raw and weak.

I sat beside him, gripping the edge of his bed. “What the hell happened? Who did this?” My jaw clenched as I fought to keep my tone steady.

He closed his eyes, breathing heavily, as if gathering the strength to speak. “I didn’t… want to wake you or Christiana,” he began. “So I left early. Thought I could clear my head… but as I walked down the street—”

Sebastian paused, his battered face twisting with pain.

“Take your time,” I urged, though every fiber of my being screamed for answers.

He exhaled shakily. “Five men… they came out of nowhere. Before I could react, they were on me. Kicking, punching…” His voice broke, and his good eye filled with tears. “And then… I saw her.”

I leaned closer, my breath hitching. “Who? Who did you see?”

“Your mother,” he said, bitterness lacing his words. “She was there, Alex. Sitting in her damn car, watching the whole thing like it was some kind of… show.”

My heart stopped for a beat. “What?” The word came out sharp, disbelieving.

Sebastian nodded weakly. “It was her. I know it was. She didn’t even try to hide. When I looked at her, she smirked. Like she was proud.”

I shot to my feet, pacing the room, my fists clenched so tight my nails dug into my palms. “That woman!” I snarled, my voice echoing off the sterile walls.

“Alex…” Sebastian’s weak voice pulled me back.

I turned to him, my chest heaving. “She’s gone too far this time. She could’ve killed you, Sebastian! For what? Because of something that happened decades ago? Because you’re my father’s son? That’s no excuse!”

Sebastian tried to smile, but it came out as a grimace. “You think I don’t know that? But she doesn’t care. To her, I’m just a mistake… one she wants to erase.”

I sat back down, my head in my hands. My mother’s face flashed in my mind–her perfectly painted lips, always curved into that cold, calculating smile. I should’ve known she’d do something like this, but seeing Sebastian like this… it was too much.

“I won’t let her get away with this,” I said, my voice low but filled with boldness.

Sebastian looked at me, his one good eye filled with a mixture of gratitude and fear. “Be careful, Alex. She’s your mother… but she’s dangerous.”

his gaze, my own eyes burning with rage. “She’s hurt you, Sebastian. She’s hurt the people

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that stand.”

The room fell silent.

my fists clenching and unclenching on my lap. The words Sebastian had just said were still sinking in, and every

muttered, shaking my head, almost to myself. “She sat there and

taut with pain. “Like it was

inside me was threatening to boil over, but I couldn’t let it–not here, not now. My mother might have been

“I knew she hated you because

bed. “She doesn’t just hate me, Alex. She wants me gone. Out of your life. Out of everything. And if this doesn’t convince

back into the chair beside him, dragging a hand down my face. My mother’s actions were unforgivable, but despite everything, she was

But this?

of her cruelty. “She’s gone too far,” I said, my voice steady but cold. “And I won’t let her keep hurting

narrowed slightly. “What are you going to

next steps. Confronting her would only

while I’m here.” A faint smile tugged

scoffed, leaning back in the chair.

of work, Alex.

me. He was right. No matter how angry I was,

something had

up and adjusting my jacket. “You focus on getting better. Let

nodded, but there was doubt in his eyes. I didn’t blame

turned to leave, his voice stopped

“Alex.”

I glanced back.

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“Thanks. For… being here.“–

my jaw tight.

my mind already plotting my next move. My mother had gone too far this time,

private study, the tension in my chest coiled tight like a spring. She was seated at her

bothering to feign surprise.

a line,

sculpted eyebrow, leaning back in her chair. “Oh? Which one this

You sent those men after him. Don’t you dare deny it.” Her lips curled into a smirk,

I snarled, slamming my fist on the desk. “He’s your husband’s son. My brother. Whether you like

mistake. And don’t forget whose fault that is. Youk father brought this disgrace into our lives, not

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