Chapter 0044

Alexander told a well–intentioned lie. Given his real identity, associating with him was a double–edged sword. He did not want to bring misfortune to Susanne and her family.

“I see…”

Patrick and Susanne both relaxed a little, although there was still a hint of disappointment in their eyes.

Susanne scoffed. “I knew it… You depended on others.”

However, she could not hide her approval of Alexander, and she discreetly placed a piece of meat on his plate.

Patrick chimed in, “Connections can only go so far. You need to find some work on your own instead of relying on others.”

Alexander nodded and continued eating.

Patrick had more questions. “So, how did you afford the Porsche?”

“After my service in the military, I worked on ships for several years and managed to save some money.”

Patrick looked at Alexander, still somewhat skeptical.

He was in the military for five years, but…could a sailor’s salary be that substantial?

Alexander put down his utensils and spoke with a smile, “Dad, I really did buy the car. Once your leg is better, I’ll get you one, too.”

The living room fell into an eerie silence.

Patrick lowered his head and remained quiet. Susanne glanced at him and wiped away a tear. Amber abandoned her meal solemnly.

“Sigh… My leg has been this way for a long time…” Patrick smiled bitterly and did not elaborate further.

severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with

Swish!

eyes instantly lit up. However, that spark of hope lasted briefly before fading away.

pull some strings in the military, he had no

blurt out.

boasts.

and smiled. “He should be abroad now, but I’ll arrange for him

not contain his excitement, immediately standing up.

the years, and he had been the subject

married the right one.

some project materials. Patrick returned to his bedroom for his usual afternoon nap.

other hand, sat on

and then called from the kitchen, “Alex, c–can you come over here

got up and went to

and stared into his eyes. “Tell me, what have you been up to all these years? Did you get involved in smuggling while working on the ship? Were you

worry. I’m not that kind of person. I came back to repay my debt to Amber, to protect her, and

on him and found no signs of him

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entire destiny,” Alexander replied as ne recollected that event from years ago, taking a deep breath. “It’s not the right time to discuss most

bedroom door

doorway and whispered, “Based on your recent behavior, I’m willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise,

slowly. “Understood.”

tense in Neil’s office at the

onto his desk, asking, “How’s the

in a cast. The days he spent locked up had been

harbored a deep hatred for

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