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.

a comrade who was severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with no

Swish!

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

pull some strings in the military, he had no connections in the medical field.

help but blurt out. She had a vague feeling that Alexander

boasts.

not.” Alexander nodded and smiled. “He should be abroad now, but I’ll arrange for him to come to Ol‘ Mare soon.”

his

a toll on him over the years, and he had been the subject of ridicule: If Alexander could really

indeed married the

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

other hand, sat on the

from the kitchen, “Alex, c–can

immediately got up and went to

have you been up to all these years? Did you get involved in smuggling

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

signs of him lying. Then, she continued to

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deep breath. “It’s not the right time to discuss most things now, but

then, the bedroom door creaked

willing to give you the benefit of the doubt. But you must never hurt Amber. Otherwise, you’ll have to answer to me!”

slowly.

office at the Chesire Group building.

desk, asking, “How’s the

in a cast. The days he spent locked

deep

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