NovelEnglishChapter 545 Chapter 545 69% "That little widow dares to hang up on me," muttered Alex, sprawled out on the couch in his white bathrobe, his eyes glued to his phone.
The sash around his waist was loosely tied, and water droplets from his tousled hair trickled down his forehead, rolling down to his exposed chest.
A scar across his forehead, a reminder of a mischievous encounter with Ellie, added a wild charm to his otherwise relaxed and rakish look.
"Mr. Warren, dinner is served, Barry announced as he walked in from the dining room, noticing Alex loung! couch, absorbed in his phone.
in the "Cpickup at eleven tomorrow morning," Alex replied, still not moving from his comforts position on the couch when Barry left.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThinking about Alex's five years in prison, Barry figured it was only natural for him to enjoy a little fun now that he could finally interact with women again.
Just as he was about to enter the elevator, he was startled by a figure that appeared in front of him.
"Mrs. Warren," Barry exclaimed, taken aback by the furious Nancy standing at the door, looking as though she had materialized out of thin air.
"I want to know what Alex has been up to lately," Nancy demanded, her gaze piercing through Barry.
"Mr. Warren has been busy looking into a few board members and the vice president," Barry replied cautiously, trying to keep the peace.
"Don't cover for him." Nancy stepped closer and Barry instinctively recoiled, Nancy added, "It's not like he's been at the office, and he hasn't brought back a girlfriend. He's been out of touch. He's not really working.
Barry groaned to himself; he couldn't really tell Nancy that Alex was caught up in flirting with a little widow. *Barry, you have to tellthe truth. Alex hasn't really gotten involved with swidow, has he?" Nancy's concern sent Barry into a near panic..
No one knows a son better than his mother, and Nancy was proof of that. "M-Mrs. Warren- Barry stuttered, tongue-tied and unable to finish his thought.
"That little rascal, I swear I'll slap him." Her anger only grew as Barry's reaction spurred her on. Turning with determination heels clicking sharply, Nancy stormed toward the door, frustration radiating off her as she nearly broke the doorbell with her slap.
"What the hell? Who's there?" Alex's annoyed voice cfrom inside the apartment are opened the door. "You little scoundrel." Nancy burst in, hand raised to strike, while Alex ducked back, instinctively avoiding her. "Mom, you're way too old for this. Can't you just state your business without being so impulsive?" Alex retreated behind the sofa, quickly fastening his bathrobe.
"What happened to your face?" Nancy's attention fell on the noticeable wound marring her son's handsfeatures. instantly cooling her anger.
It was just an accident, Alex replied, brushing his fingers against the small scratch Ellie had given him with her key.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm1/2 22:31 Tue, Feb 25 Chapter 515 Nancy turned her scrutinizing gaze toward Barry, who was breathing slowly. "M-Mrs. Warren- "Shut up." Nancy and Alex said simultaneously, cutting Barry off "Cto me," Nancy commanded. With a heavy heart, Alex approached his Mom, bracing himself for what cnext.
"I told you to be careful." Nancy grabbed a chunk of Alex's armand twisted it painfully, pulling an immediate yelp from him. Alex said, "Mom, that hurts." "Mrs. Warren, Mr. Warren's arm is hurt, Barry said, but the tense looks from Nancy and Alex made him fall silent once more.
Alex shot Barry a desperate glare, hoping to prevent his Mom from m noticing his injury, but Nancy's on handine down on him with a swift slap. "How did you get hurt like this?" she pressed, her expression darkening.
Alex bent slightly and said nothing. Barry kept his head down, wishing he could disappear into a cupboard and avoid the confrontation. "Did you get into trouble with smarried woman?" Nancy speculated, arriving at a shocking conclusion.
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