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.

who was severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s

Swish!

up. However, that spark of

was a veteran. Even though he could pull some strings in

are you?” Amber could not help but blurt out. She had a vague feeling that

boasts.

be abroad now,

could not contain his

of his leg had taken a toll on him over the years, and he had been

indeed married

some project materials. Patrick returned to

other hand, sat on the sofa.

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

got up and

these years? Did you get involved in

to Amber, to protect her, and to protect all of you,” Alexander said with a smile, his

no signs of

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ago, taking a deep breath. “It’s not the right time to

the bedroom door

the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise, you’ll have to answer

nodded slowly.

was tense in Neil’s office

teacup onto his desk, asking,

in a cast. The days he spent locked up had been brutal, no thanks

harbored a deep hatred

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