Chapter 265

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After ten minutes, Alex drove out of Warren Manor. As he reached the entrance, he ran into Barry and said, “My phone is on 24/7. Let me know if anything happens”

No matter how unwilling Ellie was, or how unsettled and afraid he felt, he had to bring the evidence to her, making her realize that the person who saved him all those years ago was, in fact, her.

“Alex, I need to talk to you,” Haley said. She followed Alex’s car to the gate of Warren Manor. But Alex didn’t stop, so she waited for him.

With impatience, Alex said, “You came here to find me and you’re not worried about my mom’s anger?”

Haley instinctively covered her face, her expression changing in an instant. “Alex, are you going to give me money and send me away like your mother?”

Meeting her eyes, Alex softened his tone. “I didn’t want you to come because I worried for your safety. If my mother really slapped you, I wouldn’t be able to defend you. You should go back and calm down.”

car sped away from the entrance of Warren Manor. Haley watched as Alex’s car disappeared, and the anger hidden in her

had already entered the house. Frustrated, she stomped her foot

hometown. Evening had fallen. After turning off the engine, he fixed his clothes and hair before getting

Alex took a deep breath to gather his courage. He had always been brave. Yet, at that moment, the sight of the worn gate

at the doorstep for quite a while, he finally found the courage to knock. The door swung

Joanna could show her disapproval, Alex hurriedly carried the gifts

room. “Mrs. Thompson, my Grandpa

by my parents, not me,” Alex added

go home and kindly tell

Thompson, Ellie…” Alex hesitated, struggling to find his

too,” Joanna said politely, despite the tension in the air.

that Ellie had gone back to the city, he didn’t leave. He hesitated for what felt like forever before he finally spoke, “Mrs. Thompson, I’d like to see

no need,” Joanna said, opening the door wider, and went

Joanna. Almost losing his grip due to the weight, he managed to keep it from spilling all over him. Eager to prove his

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