Chapter 343 Alexander, Do Not Touch Me
"Why are you able to accept this?" Victoria inquired, her gaze piercingly direct as she regarded him with utmost seriousness."Because it is not your fault," came Alexander's simple response.Upon hearing his words, Victoria let out a soft chuckle. "Is it because it's not my fault? Or are you simply afraid that I'll spill the beans to Isabella?" Alexander's brow furrowed in confusion, his eyes reflecting his incomprehension as he studied her.Unable to decipher his thoughts from his inscrutable gaze, Victoria turned her back to him, laying down on the bed.Why hadn't he sought a divorce?Why had he chosen to publicize their illicit affair?Was he fearful that she would expose Isabella's misdeeds?In this place, the most influential person she knew was Alexander. Who else could she turn to for assistance in gathering evidence against Isabella?At that moment, Victoria was certain. It was Isabella who had orchestrated the break-in at her overseas residence, resulting in her being bound and helpless. Yet, Isabella had the audacity to stand before her, accusing her, while her husband, fully aware of the situation, chose to sweep it under the rug.He was her husband.He had always been cognizant of his role, yet he consistently protected another woman.And what about her?He was aware of her pain, her violation, yet did he not care?Victoria's fingers tightened around a corner of the pillow.If he didn't care, then she could pretend not to as well.Yet, deep within, she cared immensely.He was the only man she had ever loved, the only man she had ever envisioned spending her life with.How could he be so indifferent towards her?Victoria found herself utterly baffled by his actions.He had thrown her a lavish birthday party, publicly acknowledging her as the Harrington family's matriarch. It all seemed as though he had every intention of spending the rest of his life with her."Victoria." His slender fingers lightly grazed her slim waist.Victoria held her breath, unwilling to make a sound.Alexander sat on the edge of the bed, leaning in slightly to look at her. "Is there a misunderstanding between us?"A misunderstanding?How could this be a mere misunderstanding?It was clearly a deliberate concealment, a deliberate act of protection.Victoria turned her head to cast him a fleeting glance, but that was all. She had no desire to engage in further conversation with him.Once the infusion was completed, they prepared to depart. As they traversed the lobby, an elderly man appeared, bearing hamburgers. The tantalizing aroma wafted towards her, and she darted towards it.Alexander pivoted, his gaze following the woman as she dashed back inside, his brow furrowing in concern.Victoria was even more anxious than he was.After vomiting, she found herself studying her reflection in the mirror, her face a blurry image.She had taken birth control pills.The pills couldn't possibly be expired.So, what was happening to her?"Victoria." The sound of brisk, anxious footsteps echoed as the man reached the door, peering inside.Bent over and wiping her mouth, Victoria glanced towards the door. Upon seeing him, she remained silent, simply turning on the tap to clean up.Assured that she was unharmed, Alexander strode in, his touch light on her shoulder as he asked, "Are you okay?"Victoria immediately shrugged off his touch, sidestepping him before exiting the room without uttering a word.Alexander was left in a state of confusion.Her sudden outburst, her volatile temper, was akin to a bull on a rampage, unstoppable.He was oblivious to the fact that she was deeply disappointed in him.She felt he had forfeited his right to be intimate with her.Yet, as they made their way to the hospital lobby, he still held onto her wrist.His palm was warm and dry, offering a comforting presence, but it was a comfort that she felt she didn't deserve.She immediately pulled away, her voice resolute as she declared, "Alexander, don't touch me."
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