Chapter 254
Camila’s eyes lit up, sparkling with surprise and happiness. She couldn’t help the grin that spread across her face, and her hands automatically came to rest on her gently rounded belly.
“Really, Alex? You’ll actually go with me to my appointment tomorrow?” Her voice shook with excitement she couldn’t quite hide.
Alex had never gone with her before. He hadn’t even bothered to come home for past check-ups, let alone ask about them. So hearing him say he’d go with her now felt almost unreal, like she’d been handed something precious.
Savannah smiled warmly, her eyes shining with hope for her future grandchild. She patted Camila’s hand. “With Alexander by your side, I can finally relax,” she said fondly.
But Charlotte sat quietly, watching with sharp eyes. She caught the quick flicker of something unreadable in her grandson’s expression and narrowed her gaze just a little, keeping her thoughts hidden. Why the sudden change? Was Alexander planning something else? He hadn’t said a word when she brought up the engagement, but now he was volunteering to go to the check-up. Charlotte didn’t believe for a second that he’d suddenly warmed up to a woman he’d always disdained.
She stayed silent, keeping her suspicions to herself.
It was late by the time Alexander and Camila left the Ramirez estate together.
The car rolled smoothly through the quiet night. As soon as they got in, Alexander leaned back and closed his eyes, looking like he wanted nothing but peace and quiet. Camila, still giddy from the talk of their engagement and the check-up, glanced at him. She hesitated, then spoke softly.
“Alex, there’s something I want to ask you p>
He didn’t open his eyes. Just made a low sound to show he was listening.
Camila drew a slow breath, choosing her words with care. “Something happened to Benjamin. Could you… help him p>
At the name Benjamin White, Alexander’s eyes flew open. His whole face turned cold and hard, and his gaze was like ice.
“You’re asking me to help him? After everything he’s done to you? Do you even know what he did p>
Camila looked down, struggling with what to say. “He’s the only son in our family. My dad’s counting on him to take over the White Group. He asked me to talk to you p>
She hesitated, her voice barely
above a whisper. “I don’t know what Benjamin did. My dad wouldn’t tell me Alex you’re about to be part of
our family. I thought p>
“Stop,” Alexander cut her off, his tone flat and final. “Don’t bring this up again. Just
focus on your pregnancy. The rest isn’t your problem p>
The car went quiet, the air suddenly tense and cold.
Camila’s eyes filled with tears. She looked down and wiped them away, her shoulders shaking softly. When no one was looking, a tiny, satisfied smile crept onto her lips. Her father had told her to ask Alexanderfor help yesterday, and she’d done it. She was just the messenger. Did anyone really think she wanted Alexander to show mercy to her brother?
Alexander’s refusal was exactly what she’d wanted.
Stay right where you are, little brother. Prison suits you.
When they reached the villa, Alexander didn’t go inside with her. He told the driver to Official source ıs.net
stop at the gate and waited for Camila to get out before the car pulled away.
Inside the car, Alexander’s face showed nothing.
“Is everything set up?” he asked.
From the front seat, Aaron Lee nodded. “I’ve already spoken to Dr. Bell. The DNA test will be added to tomorrow’s check-up, and Ms. White won’t know about it p>
Alexander looked out the window. Tomorrow, he’d finally have the truth. His heart started beating just a little faster.
After a moment, Aaron checked the
rearview mirror. “Mr. Ramirez,
should we bring Ms. Watson in
tomorrow too? If she sees the results herself, maybe she’ll finally stop blaming you.” ‘