122Alexa looked at Jade with concern in her eyes. "What are you planning on doing now that you're free from Cody?" she asked softly.Jade looked up at Alexa, tears streaming down her face. "I don't know," she replied, her voice trembling. "David was the only person who ever loved me, and now he's gone. I feel so lost."Alexa put her hand on Jade's shoulder, trying to offer some comfort. "I'm so sorry, Jade. I can't even imagine what you're going through right now."Jade sniffled and wiped her tears away. "It's okay," she said, taking a deep breath. "I'm just grateful to be alive, thanks to you."Alexa gave her a small smile. "I'm just glad I could help."Jade looked away for a moment, deep in thought. "I think I'm going to move somewhere no one knows me," she said, finally looking back at Alexa. "Start over, you know?"Alexa nodded understandingly. "I get it. Sometimes a fresh start is what we need to move on."Jade smiled weakly. "Yeah. And I think it's best if I keep my distance fr

124The guilt was eating Alexa up from the inside like a slow poison. She felt like a sinner who had committed the most unforgivable crime. The weight of her guilt was so heavy that she felt like she was carrying a boulder on her back every time she entered the mansion. The once-beautiful mansion now felt like a haunted house that reminded her of the grave mistake she had committed.The thought of confessing to Nolan crossed her mind several times, but she couldn't muster the courage to do so. She feared that he would never forgive her and would end up hating her forever. After losing Anthony, she couldn't bear the thought of losing another person she loved.Despite her guilt, Alexa continued to take care of the mansion all by herself. Nolan hadn't left his room since the day of the funeral, and Alexa knew that he needed time to grieve. But it didn't stop her from taking care of the mansion's needs. She dusted every corner, scrubbed every surface, and trimmed the garden back into its

CHAPTER 126Alexa wakes up early in the morning, feeling anxious and restless. She knows what she needs to do, but the thought of it scares her. She prepares Nolan's breakfast and takes it to his room, but this time, she doesn't just knock on the door and leave it outside. She gathers her courage and enters the room, hoping to see some progress in Nolan's condition.To her disappointment, Nolan is lying in bed, in the same position he has been in for weeks. He doesn't acknowledge her presence, and Alexa feels a pang of sadness in her chest. She knows she can't give up on him, but she also knows she can't force him to get better.Days pass, and Alexa continues to bring Nolan his meals and check up on him. She notices that his room is becoming more and more cluttered, and the smell of the room is becoming unbearable. It's clear that Nolan has given up on himself and has no intention of getting better.Finally, after a month of waiting, Alexa decides she can't take it anymore. She enters

128The morning after Layla and Laurence's visit, Kathy and the others packed up and left the mansion, leaving Alexa alone with Nolan once again. As they were leaving, Kathy turned to Alexa and said, "I'm sorry for Nolan's behavior, Alexa. I hope you know that he doesn't mean to be so difficult."Alexa shook her head and replied, "There's no need for you to apologize, Kathy. I understand how hard this must be for him."Kathy's expression softened. "I just wish there was more I could do to help him. But I trust that you'll take good care of him. He's the hope of BCI, after all."Alexa nodded, grateful for Kathy's kind words. "I'll do my best."As the group left, Alexa felt a mix of relief and sadness. She was glad to have some time alone with Nolan, but she also missed the company of the others. She headed back into the mansion and up to Nolan's room, carrying his breakfast on a tray.When she entered the room, she was surprised to see Nolan sitting up in bed, looking a little more ale

CHAPTER 130A month has passed since Nolan's graduation and he has been working tirelessly to fulfill the company's quota. He had taken up every project his father had left behind, and with the help of the skilled architects in the company, Nolan had been able to complete them with ease. Despite the pressure, Nolan had found a sense of fulfillment in his work.Alexa, on the other hand, had been busy managing the mansion. She had taken up the role of the housekeeper since Nolan had insisted that she didn't have to do it all alone. However, Alexa had been hesitant to hire new staff as she was used to doing everything herself. But after much persuasion from Nolan, Alexa finally gave in and agreed to take on the additional help.Nolan had made sure that the new staff were well-trained and capable of taking care of the mansion's needs. He had also instructed them to take direction from Alexa as she knew the ins and outs of the mansion better than anyone. With the new staff on board, Alexa