Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1338 By the Earlobe, It Is Red

Alex couldn't help scrutinizing Victor-a subconscious reaction triggered by

Raymond's instruction to investigate everyone close to him.

His gaze wandered casually across Victor's face. When Victor turned slightly, Alex quickly checked his right ear.

Nothing there. He exhaled with relief.

Lately, being around Victor made him feel strangely uneasy. Victor had claimed he only smoked when under surgical pressure, yet here he was, cigarette in hand, handling it with practiced ease despite having no operations scheduled.

Victor seemed oblivious to Alex's scrutiny as he methodically finished his cigarette and flicked the butt into a nearby trash can.

"Alex, have you tried the melatonin I gave you?" Victor asked.

"Not yet. I've been working on a screenplay and needed to stay alert. Sometimes inspiration strikes at night. But I'll start tonight-the script's finally finished."

"Good. Remember to rest properly."

how Victor's gentleness differed from Christopher's-Christopher was like spring

He kept himself busy deliberately, avoiding quiet moments that would make him think about Paul.

gave Victor's shoulder a brief pat before

retreating

melatonin on his nightstand and took out a pill. Just as he was about to swallow it, a memory flashed through his mind

family pressure to marry. A group of them were discussing

my nose means I'm destined for romance but

Raymond, still wrestling with William's demands to marry a stranger, had sat in the

had turned his attention to another wealthy patron. "That mole on your

buzzed with interest, everyone suddenly wanting Alex to

so, quietly sipping his drink, disinterested

"Alex, stop talking nonsense! Why don't you read Victor's mole? Look at that

them with a

among countless others at bars with friends, talking nonsense. When Raymond mentioned someone with a red mole on their

him with full