You Always Come Through For Me

"I'm so sorry for my clumsiness,sir. I'll handle it."

However, Alexander didn't say any word.

Lily went out and came back with one of the cleaners of the company, in a jiffy, the office was clean and neat again.

Standing before him, Lily apologized, "I'm so sorry, sir."

"It's not your fault. You may leave," he said, but his face was filled with immense pain. He looked like someone in serious agony. Although Lily didn't know exactly what is wrong with him, Lily felt bad for him.

"Erm... Sir... Are you fine?"

Alexander Bell looked at her weakly for a few seconds, took a while before he responded, "do I look fine to you?"

"Oh..." Lily was dumbfounded. What was wrong with her? Why was she acting concerned? She better take her leave. "I'll take my leave, sir."

As she turned to leave, Alexander spoke, "my ex wife...."

Lily turned to him quietly.

Alexander continued after a few seconds, "she divorced me many years ago and vanished. I have searched every hooks and crannies of the earth for he