Chapter 126: Exactly What I Need
Rain turned to face Alexander and gently hugged him, allowing him to bury his face in the crook of her neck. His voice was heavy with emotion as he spoke, "I don’t know what to do, Rain. I thought I was prepared for anything, but this..." He trailed off, unable to finish.
"It’s okay," she whispered softly, stroking his back. "Cry if you need to. Let it all out. I’m not going anywhere, and I’ll stay right here with you."
She continued in a gentle tone, "Once you’ve had a moment to breathe, we’ll talk. We’ll figure out what we need to do, together. Father Rock means so much to me too, and I’ll do whatever it takes to help him, no matter how difficult it gets."
They stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, the weight of Alexander’s grief hanging in the air. Eventually, he gently pulled back, his gaze searching hers. "How did you know... Did you know about my father’s illness too?"
Rain met his gaze and let out a soft sigh. "I found out earlier tonight by chance," she confessed. "Your father told me you’d be sleeping here at the penthouse, and I thought it was because you were still upset since you were so quiet when you dropped me off at the office."
She hesitated for a moment, knowing Clifford preferred his identity as Chubby to remain hidden, but she trusted Alexander. "While I was on the way, Clifford called me. He told me about the files..."
Alexander frowned, confusion evident on his face. "The files?"
Rain nodded. "Yes, the files of Doctor Lambert from Meta Doctors Hospital."
His eyes widened in shock as he blurted out, "Clifford is Chubby?!"