Chapter 119
Elizabethโs eyes were red, her hands hanging by her sides, looking a bit lost. "That went outside for some air," Elizabeth said softly, not even trying to lie.
โYour grandpa is fine now,โ Alexander told her.
Elizabeth approached Alexander, her eyes full of apology. โSorry for causing trouble.โ
โWhat are you talking about?โ He frowned, not liking her tone. Even though they were planning on having dinner, he was still her husband, in a sense. He couldn't just stand by when her grandpa was in trouble. Just like how Elizabeth attended Lily's birthday banquet, didn't she?
โAbout the divorce,โ Elizabeth started.
Alexander interrupted, โNo, no, let's talk after your grandpa gets better.โ
Elizabeth looked up, her eyes watery, resembling a frightened fawn, pitiful and delicate. She bit her lip and lowered her head in shame. Alexander's mood shifted. He raised his hand, his fingertips landing on her lips, signaling her to stop biting.
โI didnโt do it on purpose,โ Elizabeth explained softly.
Alexander was taken aback. โWhat?โ
Elizabeth said weakly, โI was afraid youโd think I was playing tricks to avoid the divorce.โ
Alexander fell silent. Last time they were getting divorced, Lily suddenly visited. He had misunderstood her then. Elizabeth really held grudges.
Alexander tapped her forehead. โGo see your grandpa,โ he reminded her.
Elizabeth nodded, then asked, โTogether?โ
โNo. I have a meeting this afternoon. You come see him later,โ Alexander said gently. She didnโt try to keep him any longer. Elizabeth responded with a hum.
As Alexander was about to leave, Elizabeth suddenly hooked his sleeve. Alexander turned, his gaze falling on her pretty face. She looked at him gently and said softly, โThank you.โ
Compared to her, Alexanderโs emotions were really stable; past dealings with the media were something Elizabeth needed to learn for a long time. Alexander bent down slightly, his gaze level with hers. Seeing her so obedient, he inexplicably wanted to tease her. โIs that all you have to say?โ
Elizabeth met his eyes. โWhat?โ
Alexander straightened up with his hands in his pockets, casually saying, โTreat me to a meal or something. Just saying thank you is too insincere, isnโt it?โ
โThen, when grandpa gets better, Iโll treat you to a meal,โ Elizabeth said.
Alexander smiled. โAlright.โ
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โAnd then, weโll apply for the divorce,โ she added.
Alexander fell silent. Once again, he felt that in this game of marriage, it was Elizabeth who wanted the divorce more.
โElizabeth.โ At the door of the hospital room, Declan called her. His voice was cold, lacking its usual affection.
Elizabeth turned to look at Declan and immediately said, โDad.โ
Alexander took a step back, respectfully saying, โMr. Percy.โ
โThank you for accompanying Elizabeth today. But I hope you wonโt contact each other in the future.โ Declan glanced at Alexander, raising his face, his tone not very good.
Both Alexander and Elizabeth were stunned. Elizabeth tugged at Declanโs arm. โDad,โ she called softly.
โWhat are you calling me for? Havenโt you been hurt enough by him?โ Declan disregarded Alexanderโs face and questioned. โElizabeth, youโre a girl and need to know what wellโฆrespect is.โ