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."

want her to call him "Mr. Carter," but given their situation,

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

the place picturesque, like a scene straight

this the Carter Group's property?" Allison

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 picking

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

the place, he felt a subtle sense of anticipation. Little did anyone know, this wasn't actually the Carter Group's property

she knew the truth. The thought

of fun and

T-shirts and shorts. Alexander and James also ditched their

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came to the yard, they saw James and Alexander

Alexander, how did you know I wanted barbecue? I

his eyes at her, feeling a bit helpless, but

long hair and delicate

to Alexander, even her

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 seemed like a

this, Alexander instinctively

saw Allison, but he was quickly distracted by Mia, who was pestering him for barbecue, so

she was kicked out of her home at thirteen, she

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