Chapter 208

“Alexander, what are you doing here?” Lily was shocked to see him. She’d been scheming with Elara, so who tipped him off?

“Grandma, I called him,” Elizabeth said.

Outside, a crowd was peeking in, curious about what was happening—that even Alexander had to show up? When Alexander shut the door, the onlookers sighed. What was so important?

“Grandma, Mom, I’ll take you home,” Alexander said, trying to help Lily up.

Lily pushed him away, crossed her arms, and huffed, “I’m not going back!”

“This is a hospital, and Elizabeth is working. Grandma, please,” Alexander said quietly.

Lily gave him a pitiful look. “If you could handle your own issues, would I need to be here?”

“Exactly,” Elara agreed, sounding annoyed.

Alexander sighed. “Mom, Grandma’s being unreasonable, and you’re joining in?”

“We’re handling serious matters!” Elara shot back. Elizabeth looked at them, feeling a headache coming on.

Alexander turned to her. “Since they’re both here, let’s just lay it all out,” Elizabeth suggested.

Alexander frowned. He really needed to talk to his family.

“How about the café across the street?” Elizabeth proposed. This was a hospital, full of people and gossip. Rumors wouldn’t help.

“Okay,” Lily agreed right away, always siding with Elizabeth.

Alexander glanced at Lily, feeling helpless. He offered to take them home, but Lily refused. Elizabeth suggested the café, and Lily agreed instantly. He couldn’t tell if Lily was his grandmother or Elizabeth’s.

Alexander opened the door, startling the eavesdroppers. They quickly backed off and pretended to work. People in the hallway stared, their curiosity obvious.

The four of them headed to the café, but rumors spread in the hospital:

“Did Elizabeth get caught cheating by the Tudor family? Alexander’s mom and grandma came to the hospital today!”

“I saw them. They cornered Elizabeth in her office! Then Alexander showed up.”

“Looks like Elizabeth and Alexander’s marriage is over!”

“I heard they went to the cafe to talk. I wonder what they’re discussing. I’m dying to know!”

“Better not be too curious.”

In the ward, Esme frowned as she overheard nurses gossiping. Lily and Elara came to find Elizabeth?

In the café’s private room, Elizabeth pulled out a chair for Lily, and they all sat down. Alexander sat across from Elizabeth, leaning back, legs crossed, arms folded, looking tense.

Lily held Elizabeth’s hand. “Elizabeth, I don’t want you and Alexander to divorce!”

Elizabeth and Alexander exchanged a look. She turned to Lily and said, “Grandma, my marriage with Alexander is over.”

“You still love him!” Lily insisted.