Chapter 354
Alexander paused for a moment, the disappointment in his eyes flickering before he quickly hid it.
“Okay, you can do it yourself.” He placed the cup gently in Natalie’s hand.
She took it and sipped, still looking down. The water was just right. She never glanced at Alexander, her face unreadable, as if he could have been anyone.
“Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat? My grandma had some soup made for you, it should be here soon,” Alexander offered, his voice soft and careful. “I’m not hungry,” Natalie replied, her tone calm and distant.
“Grandma was so happy to know you woke up. She insisted on the soup. Just try a little, it’ll help you get your strength back, okay p>
Natalie still didn’t look at him. “Alexander Ramirez,” she said, her voice steady and quiet, “you don’t need to visit me again. Nothing is going to change between us. From now on, let’s just… move on with our own lives p>
Alexander felt his heart drop, sharp and sudden, like something inside him had been cut. He looked at her pale face, wanting to ask for forgiveness, to beg her not to push him away. But he couldn’t. The hurt he’d caused her couldn’t just disappear because he wanted it to.
Right then, the door opened. Arianna walked in and stopped when she saw Alexander standing there. The room went quiet, heavy with tension.
“Natalie, I brought you some fruit,” Arianna said, setting a bag down on the table.
“Arianna, can you walk Mr. Ramirez out?” Natalie looked up at her friend, her voice clear but emotionless.
Alexander kept his eyes on her, a mess of feelings he couldn’t say out loud. Arianna nodded and walked over. “Mr. Ramirez, let me show you out p>
He knew there was nothing left to say. It made sense that Natalie couldn’t forgive him yet. He took a slow breath and spoke quietly “Alright Get plenty of rest. If you need anything, just let me know.
Natalie didn’t answer. She just stared at the cup in her hands, her face calm and closed off.
With one last lingering look, Alexander turned and left, his shoulders sagging.
Arianna followed him to the door. When they reached it, Alexander stopped and spoke in a low voice. “Please take care of Natalie. If anything comes up, or if she needs something, let me know right away p>
He glanced back at the room, then walked toward the elevators.
After that, Alexander really didn’t come back. The source of thɪs content is.net
But Natalie noticed that the food she got with every meal was nothing like what the hospital usually served. She knew it had to be from him.
Two weeks later, Natalie was discharged, Arianna picked her up, and as they walked out of the hospital, Natalie caught a glimpse of a blach Rolls Royce parked close by She looked away quickly pretending she hadn’t seen it, and got in the car with Arianna.
As Arianna started the car, she said, “The police called. Camila White and Eric Bailey already got sentenced. There was so much evidence. Camila was involved in a murder
case, so she’s not getting out I’m- surprised it all moved so fast thought it’d drag on for months p>
It wasn’t just the case that wrapped up quickly. Mary had called, too, saying the real enamel vase had been found and was already trending online.
They pulled into Natalie’s apartment complex, and Arianna went upstairs with her.
As soon as they opened the door, a gentle, inviting smell drifted out. Natalie stepped
in and saw several beautiful dishes on the dining table, along with a steaming pot of soup.
Arianna stopped in the doorway, completely taken aback. “Who made all this p>