Chapter 249
Alexander hung up without a second thought.
The car suddenly felt stifling. Natalie shifted in his lap, awkward and desperate to get away.
“Just sit still,” Alexander said quietly, his arms tightening to keep her there.
“This isn’t right.” Natalie met his gaze, her eyes filled with exhaustion and something a little broken. There was too much between them. You couldn’t just pretend none of it mattered.
Even if she tried to forget about Camila, how could she ignore the baby? Alexander wanted a paternity test, and the odds were fifty-fifty. If it turned out to be his… The weight of it pressed in on her chest.
“I’m not asking for your trust,” Alexander said, his voice low. “I just want you to wait until we have the results before you judge me p>
He held her gaze, dark eyes full of longing and hope. In another week, Camila could do the test. They would know the truth soon enough. He could see the struggle in Natalie’s eyes. Maybe, underneath it all, she still cared.
The car rolled to a stop. Natalie looked out the window and realized they were back at The Apex Residences, the villa that used to be their home.
Alexander wouldn’t let her go. He just lifted her into his arms and carried her inside.
“Mr. Ramirez, Mrs. Ramirez,” Susan called out as they entered, her voice warm and a little breathless with excitement. She still used the old way of addressing Natalie. “Susan, I p>
“Susan, could you bring some food upstairs to the master bedroom?” Alexander cut in, not giving Natalie a chance to speak. He carried her up to the second floor, setting her gently on the bed.
Natalie glanced around. Nothing had changed. It was all exactly as she remembered.
“I’ll run a bath for you and bring the medicine for your bruises,” Alexander said as he disappeared into the bathroom.
This room was filled with memories.
Just being here made them rush back all at once. Her eyes landed on the cabinet that once held their wedding photo. She remembered how she’d cut herself out of it three years ago, leaving only Alexander in the frame Now the photo was back in its place, perfectly restored. She was smiling, and Alexander looked at her with so much love.
Why would he do this?
“I found the photographer. He still had the digital files,” Alexander said softly from behind her.
He didn’t mention the trouble he’d
mention
gone through-the old, broken computer, or the fact that no one expected him to want the photo fixed after all these years. But the team was the best in Capinda, and with some help from a pair of tech geniuses Alexander had sent, they’d managed to piece it all back
together.
Natalie didn’t turn around. She just looked down. Why bother? They were divorced.
What was the point in fixing a wedding photo?
“The bath’s ready. Let me help you,” Alexander said. Read full story at ⓝovelFind.net
Natalie shook her head. “I can manage p>
She tried to swing her legs off the
bed, but in the next second,
Alexander scooped her up again. He didn’t care about her protests and carried her straight into the bathroom. He set her gently on the edge of the tub and reached out, starting to help her with the jacket she still wore. Her blouse
underneath was ripped, barely covering her.
“You can go,” Natalie said quietly, clutching the jacket tighter and turning away so he couldn’t see her face.
The tension was obvious. Alexander could feel her shutting him out. He backed off. “I’ll be right outside. Call me if you need anything p>
She didn’t answer. He watched her for a moment, then stepped out and closed the door.
Natalie finally let herself breathe. The heat of the bath eased the ache in her muscles, and the fear that had been clinging to her began to fade.
Once she was done, she slipped into a robe and stepped back into the bedroom. Alexander wasn’t there, but she could hear his voice coming from the study next door.
“You don’t need to know where I am. If you’re not feeling well, make an appointment with the doctor p>