The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 36 Going to the Resort

When Allison hopped into the car, she accidentally spotted Yasmin. The moment she saw the girls hanging out with Yasmin, her eyes turned icy cold.

Five years ago, those same girls had publicly exposed some so-called evidence, and it just so happened to be Allison's thirteenth birthday. It was the first time her parents had ever thrown her a birthday party. Allison had thought her parents were finally acknowledging her, but she didn't expect to be knocked down so quickly.

Noticing Allison's shift in mood, Alexander glanced over. "What's up? You feeling okay?"

Allison forced a smile, but it looked more like she was about to cry. "Nah, just a bit tired."

"Uncle Alexander, I'm beat," Mia said as she flopped into the front passenger seat. Alexander glanced at her, feeling a bit helpless.

"Let's go," Alexander said, and James started the car, leaving the amusement park behind. Alexander looked out the window and saw Yasmin, wondering if Allison's mood had anything to do with her. Sitting in the car, Alexander sent a quick text and then turned to see Allison already asleep against the window.

Remembering she had a fever a few days ago, Alexander felt a pang of concern. He took off his jacket and draped it over her, catching Mia's surprised look in the rearview mirror.

When Alexander looked over, Mia quickly looked away and shrank back into her seat.

James, driving, found it amusing but kept his laughter to himself.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the resort, and Allison woke up. She noticed the jacket covering her and looked a bit surprised.

"You just got over a fever," Alexander explained. "Didn't want you to get sick again."

His explanation was solid, so Allison didn't think much of it and handed the jacket back. "Thanks, Mr. Carter."

to call him "Mr. Carter," but given their

bit," Alexander said. "James

time here, and the beautiful scenery had her captivated. Allison also took in the surroundings, finding the place picturesque, like a scene straight out of a storybook. Clearly, building a beautiful resort like this in Skycrest wasn't easy. The land alone must've cost a fortune, not to mention the

this the Carter Group's

ago and recently turned it into a resort. If you like it, you can stay

offer was tempting, and Mia was already eager to go, but Allison quickly dashed her hopes. "Maybe next time. We have school on

here to relax whenever she wanted. Seeing how much she liked the place, he felt a subtle sense of anticipation. Little did

Allison would be shocked if she

a day of fun and sweat, they both headed to the guest room to shower and

shorts. Alexander and James also ditched

us for the complete experience-all for

yard, they saw James and Alexander busy with the

outspoken one, exclaimed, "Uncle Alexander, how did you know I

a bit helpless, but when he saw

in the same casual outfit, Allison looked stunning. Her long hair and

was wearing slippers, to Alexander, even her toes looked

and the faint outline of her chest, making him swallow hard. At that moment, Allison seemed like a budding flower, making Alexander want to hide her

instinctively glanced

quickly distracted by Mia, who was pestering him for barbecue, so he didn't keep his eyes on Allison. "Allison, you know how to barbecue?" Mia asked,

out of her home at

apply sauce was taken by Alexander. "You sit and wait to eat. This is a