chapter 13

Alex pov.

I wondered, how did she end up in this place, and why is Dean by her side?

Standing near William, he remained unusually silent, as if lost in deep contemplation.

Moving closer, I gazed at his face and called out, "Are you okay?" But, unexpectedly, he tightened his grip on my neck, leaving me gasping for breath.

Struggling to free myself, his strength overwhelmed me. Finally released, I fell to the floor, clutching my neck and questioned, "Why didn't you tell me that child was never mine? Why did you lie?"

As I lay there, he coldly walked away, leaving me pondering, "Are you trying to kill me or what?"

I rose abruptly, seething with anger after slamming my leg onto the unforgiving floor. How dare he? Who does he think he is?

Just as I prepared to storm out in search of him, a girl entered the room. To my surprise, it was Linda.

"Hello, Alex, long time no see," she said, approaching me. I stood there, unable to do anything but gaze at her.

"Why do you look at me as if you just