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CHAPTER 90

She hastily wiped her tears away with the back of her hand and turned to face the intruder. It was Nolan.

He noticed the redness of her eyes and the sadness that was etched across her face, and his expression quickly turned to concern. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, stepping closer to her.

Alexa shook her head in response, unable to find the words to express her emotions. She took a few deep breaths, hoping to calm herself down, but the tears kept flowing.

Nolan, sensing her need for comfort, moved to sit beside her on the bed. "You don't have to talk if you don't want to," he said gently, placing a hand on her back. "Just know that I'm here for you."

Alexa was grateful for Nolan's presence but resented his assumption that he knew what she needed. She abruptly stood up, causing Nolan to look up at her in confusion.

"I just want some space, Nolan," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I can't talk about it right now."

Nolan stood up too and blocked her way to the door. "I'