Chapter 41

When Alex Ye heard that Michelle was heading to the gym, he initially thought he had misheard.

He asked, "Where did she go?"

Nora replied, "The gym."

Alex was at a loss for words.

Why on earth would Michelle go to the gym? Was she going with Brandon?

Of course, he wouldn't pose these questions to Nora, and certainly not to Michelle. He could only keep his thoughts to himself.

Since Michelle was planning to hit the gym, she'd left a message for Alex to come home early.

Michelle texted: "Mr. Ye, come home early to spend time with Lizzy."

Alex was already aware of Michelle's new fitness regimen since Nora had informed him the previous night. But he decided to feign ignorance.

Alex replied: "Are you not going to be home?"

Michelle: "Yes, starting today, I'll be at the gym every night at 8."

Alex: "?"

Michelle: "So, I'd appreciate if Mr. Ye could spend the evening with Lizzy. Just watch some cartoons with her."

Clearly, Alex's question mark was asking why she was heading to the gym. But M