Chapter 593: Unwelcome (Extra Story)
Alexander had been hiding behind the door earlier, unable to hear everything clearly. But when he saw Peyton’s tears, he instinctively assumed that Aurora had taken her anger out on her—that was why he had rushed out so quickly.
That urgency stemmed from his disappointment in Aurora. He had only wanted to knock some sense into her, but he never expected... that he had completely misunderstood her.
"Alexander, I know you hate me and don’t trust me. But tonight, I’m even more disappointed in you! I hope this never happens again. Otherwise... let’s just pretend we never knew each other!" Aurora’s voice trembled. Seven years of love, and she was cutting it off just like that. How could it not hurt?
She grabbed her purse and strode out.
Tears slipped down her face, chilling her already gaunt features.
Watching Aurora’s resolute figure disappear, Alexander felt a suffocating pressure in his chest. He didn’t know if what he had done was right or wrong. He didn’t know... if he would regret it in the future.
Just earlier, when Mrs. Wilson had been targeting Aurora, cursing her relentlessly, his heart had ached for her.
Yet now, Alexander stood there, frozen, feeling an urge to chase after her. But before he could move, Peyton quickly grabbed his arm.
"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen. I just... I just felt so heartbroken seeing how she betrayed you," Peyton wiped away her tears and added softly, "Don’t blame her, okay?"
What a manipulative act—one moment, she was slandering Aurora, and the next, she was playing the selfless saint, pleading on her behalf.
At her words, Alexander’s mind replayed the image of Everett kissing Aurora in those photos. His expression darkened, and after a brief hesitation, he nodded.