Unrepairable Love

Chapter 45

In the hallway, Alexander clammed up. Elizabeth noticed and dropped her gaze. He couldn’t see her face, but he heard her whisper, “Are you scared I’ll use Lily to dodge the divorce?”

Alexander’s eyes narrowed. Just as he was about to speak, Lily’s voice came from the hospital room. “Elizabeth.”

Elizabeth peeked inside. “She’s awake.” She brushed past Alexander and went in.

Elara was helping Lily sit up. Lily leaned against the headboard, looking at Elizabeth with a heavy heart. Alexander followed Elizabeth in. Seeing them together made Lily even more uneasy. Was this really the end? Were they really going to split?

Elizabeth sat by the bed, gently fixing Lily’s hair, her eyes soft. “Lily, feeling better?”

Lily grabbed her hand, looking pitiful. “Elizabeth, did you forget my birthday?”

Elizabeth smiled right away. “No way. How could I forget?”

Lily stared at her. “Then why won’t you come to my party?”

“I…” Elizabeth hesitated.

“Are you leaving me because Alexander’s divorcing you?” Lily’s voice was full of hurt.

Elizabeth’s heart ached. Lily had always been so good to her, almost like a best friend. Ditching someone who truly cared for her just because of Alexander felt wrong. But in the end, they were Alexander’s family. When Esme married him, they’d be Esme’s family, not hers.

“Elizabeth, I’ve never asked you for anything. Please come to my birthday party. I’ll only feel at ease if you’re there!” Lily’s voice softened.

Elizabeth felt torn. She glanced at Alexander. He’d probably show up with Esme on Lily’s birthday. Wouldn’t that make her look like a fool?

Alexander suddenly walked over and tucked Lily in. “Grandma, you should rest. Elizabeth will come.”

Elizabeth was taken aback. She looked up at Alexander, who placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. She felt torn. Alexander had put her in a tough spot. If she refused, she’d hurt Lily’s feelings.

“Alright, Lily, I promise I’ll come,” Elizabeth said softly, with a gentle smile.

Lily beamed and nodded. Seeing her smile, Alexander sighed in relief, a slight smile tugging at his lips. He exchanged a glance with Elizabeth, who smiled helplessly. Well, they’d make Lily happy first.

“Lily, take care. I’m heading out,” Elizabeth said, getting up.

“Okay. See you at the birthday party!”

Lily didn’t push her to stay. Elizabeth always kept her promises. If she said she’d come, she’d be there.

Alexander grabbed his suit jacket. “I’ll walk you out.”

“No need,” Elizabeth said, not wanting his company. But Alexander ignored her, took her hand, and led her out, leaving Elizabeth feeling helpless.

Watching them leave, Lily had a hunch they wouldn’t part ways so easily.

Chapter 45

Outside the hospital room, Elizabeth shook off Alexander’s hand. He paused, watching her walk away, then quickly caught up. “Where are you going?”

“You don’t need to see me out,” Elizabeth replied. When they were together, he rarely did. Now that they were divorcing, he suddenly wanted to play the gentleman.

Alexander frowned. Elizabeth’s tone was icy, like she was talking to a stranger.

They stood by the elevator side by side. The sound of an ambulance echoed outside.