Chapter 289

Ethan noticed the look of dislike in my eyes. His face became red, and he crossed his arms. Then, he smirked as he looked between Alexander and the girl. Apprehension filled me, and I was scared of what he was planning. How much more damage could he do tonight?

“Nora,” Ethan said to the girl. “Why don’t you go along with Alexander.” He gently pushed her over to him. “He is your brother, and he’s going to take good care of you. He told me that he wants to hang out with you and get to know you.”

“Yay!” Nora said and clapped. Then, she tried to hug Alexander, but he stepped to the side, not wanting to take advantage of the girl in her vulnerable position.

“You’re sick,” Alexander told Ethan and took my hand, leading me into the elevator.

Nora followed us into the elevator, smiling up at Alexander. Ethan glared in Alexander’s direction, then he spun around and exited the apartment building.

I stared after him in complete shock. I couldn’t believe that he would just leave Nora here to fend for herself. How heartless was he? For the millionth time, I wondered why I ever agreed to marry him.

Nora tried to hug Alexander again, but I gently took her hands and led her away from him. I needed to deescalate this situation. A tiredness washed over me. It was sad how familiar I was with cleaning up my husband’s messes. It was something I was well acquainted with,

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at me. Her innocent eyes were unfocused, and her head tilted to the side in


I trailed

“Ethan,” I said through gritted teeth. “What the hell is

Ethan anywhere?” Alexander asked and shook his head incredulously. “He was the last guy I

“We can’t just leave her here. It’s the middle of the night, and I don’t think Ethan will come to collect her anytime soon. It isn’t safe for her

office on the top floor,” Alexander said. “That way, the manager

this was the right course of action even though I didn’t like it that much either. Putting her back in Ethan’s

took Nora to the property manager’s office. She seemed excited to follow Alexander, which was good because I didn’t want her running away. Thankfully, the manager

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