Chapter 269: A Realisation
" I want to see Alpin before I leave."
Alexander sighed. His mother had been sufficiently scared into silence by Nora’s visit since this morning, not protesting a single arrangement that he explained. While on the one hand he felt relieved, on the other he could not help but worry that this was the calm before the storm.
"You cannot, mother. I believe I’ve already explained everything. Outside of here, everyone thinks that you’ve just had a minor heart scare and so leaving the country for rest and recuperation. Banfi has been told the same thing. Why won’t you believe me, mother? He is too dangerous. If you..."
"Be quiet! I am not going to expose myself to him! I’ve been careful to protect myself in the past as well. But since I’ve agreed to all your arrangements, this is the least you can do! Just bring him here."
"Mother...", he warned but also hesitated, torn between his duty as a son and the potential danger of bringing Alpin Banfi into the picture. Despite his reservations, he reluctantly nodded and left the room to arrange Alpin’s visit.
A short while later, Alpin Banfi was escorted into the room with a few guards. Quickly, he approached the queen with a concerned expression," Aunt! How are you doing? We’ve been so worried about your health. We rushed over as soon as we heard the news but those doctors wouldn’t let us stay! They have no consideration for the feelings of the family."
Alexander Sterling watched his cousin’s performance and snorted. The man really could put up an act. He’d tried creating a ruckus in front of the media in the morning, only for them to be shooed away by the hospital security. And now, he was performing in front of his mother. It was like watching a show with star A-list actors.
"I’m doing alright Alpin. Please have a seat", Rosalind replied as she turned to Alexander," Alex. Please leave us."
"Mother..."