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."

a bit frustrated. He didn't want her to call him "Mr. Carter," but given their

rest in your room for a bit," Alexander said. "James will sort out dinner, and

a scene straight out of a storybook. Clearly, building a beautiful resort like

Carter Group's property?"

nodded. "The Carter Group bought this place twenty years ago and recently turned it into a resort. If you like it, you can stay here for a night. There's farmland and orchards at the foot of the mountain, all organic. You can go

but Allison quickly dashed

He just wanted Allison to know she could come here to relax whenever she wanted. Seeing how much she liked the place, he felt a subtle sense of anticipation. Little did anyone know, this wasn't actually the

if Allison would be shocked if she knew the truth.

for Allison and Mia. After a day of fun

provided simple white T-shirts and shorts. Alexander and James also

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they saw James

one, exclaimed, "Uncle Alexander, how did you

helpless, but when he saw Allison,

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

was wearing slippers, to Alexander, even her toes

bit large, and when Allison came over to help, Alexander accidentally caught a glimpse of her collarbone and the faint outline of her chest, making him swallow hard. At that moment, Allison

instinctively glanced at James beside

have a moment of amazement when he saw Allison, but he was 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, as if discovering a

smiled politely. Since she was kicked out of her home at thirteen, she had learned to do

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