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.

to me, Dad! I have a comrade who was severely injured on the battlefield with multiple bone fractures. Now, he’s running around with no lingering effects! I’ll get in touch with an

Swish!

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

some strings in the military, he had no connections in the medical

you’re not kidding, are you?” Amber could not help but blurt out. She had a vague feeling that Alexander was not just making empty

boasts.

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

contain his excitement, immediately standing up.

and he had been the subject of ridicule: If Alexander could really help

married the

Patrick returned to his bedroom

hand, sat on the sofa.

and then called from the kitchen, “Alex,

up and went

and stared into his eyes. “Tell me, what have you been up to all these years? Did you get involved in

person. I came back to repay my debt to Amber, to protect her,

on him and found no signs of him lying. Then, she continued

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recollected that event from years ago, taking a deep breath. “It’s not the right time to discuss most things now, but you can trust me. I’ll

bedroom door

to give you the benefit of the doubt.

slowly. “Understood.”

in Neil’s office at

slammed a teacup onto his desk, asking, “How’s the investigation going?”

cast. The days he spent locked up had been brutal, no thanks to Steve’s orders. Hence.

a deep hatred for Alexander.

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