Chapter 544

Declan looked like he’d just heard the funniest joke ever. He turned to Alexander, eyes wide with disbelief. “Give him another chance?” Declan thought to himself. He chuckled and looked away.

Alexander, on the other hand, felt uneasy about Declan’s laugh. Declan sighed and asked, “Mr. Tudor, imagine you had a daughter. You loved her, spoiled her, and kept her safe from everything. But then one day…”

Declan had to look at Alexander again, continuing slowly, “One day, she falls for someone and gives him her whole heart. Your precious daughter, who couldn’t stand any hurt, ends up broken and scarred. Would you really give the guy who did that to her another shot?”

Alexander frowned. “I won’t hurt her again. I’ll protect her.”

“Words are easy, but is it really that simple? Can you actually do it?” Declan looked at Alexander, a helpless smile on his face. Declan was calm and not hostile. He was trying to talk to Alexander, asking him not to hurt Elizabeth again. Neither Elizabeth nor the Percy family would give him that chance.

“I messed up before, but I won’t again. I know Elizabeth has given up a lot for me,” Alexander said heavily.

Declan just smiled lightly and said, “Mr. Tudor.”

“You’re too polite.” Alexander frowned. Declan’s constant “Mr. Tudor” was pushing Alexander further away. Elizabeth had pushed him away, and now the Percy family was doing the same. Alexander had to admit, he felt completely lost, like he was being swallowed by darkness. The darkness wrapped around him, leaving no way out.

“No matter what, you two were married once. I just think it’s better not to make things too awkward,” Declan sighed and slowly stood up. He brushed off his clothes, adjusted his buttons, and said, “You’re good, and Elizabeth is good too. I really hope you both find someone right for you in the future.”

Alexander shook his head. He knew deep down that besides Elizabeth, he couldn’t be with anyone else.

“Alright, it’s getting late. You should head back,” Declan said, glancing at his house. Elizabeth’s room lights had just turned off. Declan added, “She’s got her own life now; she’s doing well. Don’t bother her anymore.”

With that, Declan went home. Alexander just stared at the dark window and Declan’s retreating figure, feeling all sorts of emotions.

When Declan got home, Rose was watching a movie in the living room. “Why are you back so late?” Rose looked up, calm as ever.

“I saw Alexander outside and had a chat,” he said.

Rose frowned, her whole body tensing at the mention of Alexander. “He was outside our house? Looking for Elizabeth? Just tell him she’s not home and won’t see him! No way!” Rose was really upset.

Declan laughed, thinking, Alexander should be glad it was me who saw him. If it had been Rose, she would’ve torn him apart. Declan sighed, walked over to Rose, poured a glass of water, and said lightly, “Calm down.”

“How can I not be angry? He hurt Elizabeth so much! Just thinking of him makes me mad!” She was so angry she didn’t even want to watch TV anymore.

Declan, feeling helpless, patted Rose’s shoulder, trying to calm her down. “How was Elizabeth today?” Declan asked. Actually, Elizabeth was in a pretty good mood.