Chapter 270: She Stole Your Credit
Alexander’s frown deepened as Carla’s grip tightened on his arm. He couldn’t believe how things had turned from a simple, friendly request by Alyssa to this confrontation. Carla’s voice was raw, her frustration spilling out with every word.
"Let go, Carla," he said firmly, brushing her hand off his arm. But Carla only stepped closer, her gaze intense.
"No! I can’t let go!" she cried. "How could you do this to me? We were together for years, Xander! How could you just let all of that go so easily? That woman, Rain, how long have you even known her? Just a few months?"
Alexander’s patience was wearing thin. He took a steady breath, his expression hardening as he looked her straight in the eye. "Don’t degrade yourself like this, Carla. I have a lot of respect for the years we spent together, but that relationship ended five years ago. I’m now happily married, and I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize that."
"But I saved your life!" Carla’s voice trembled, a mix of anger and pain. "I stood by you! And now you’re just... throwing it all away?"
Alexander shook his head, his voice now colder. "I’ve always been grateful for what you did, Carla, but gratitude and love aren’t the same. We both moved on, and you know that."
Carla’s face fell, her desperation turning to defeat. He took a step back, putting space between them.
"Please, let’s not make this harder than it needs to be," he said, his voice softening just a bit. "I hope you find someone who truly deserves your love and who’ll make you as happy as Rain makes me." He turned and walked away, leaving Carla alone by the pavilion as he headed back to join the others.
On his way, Alexander spotted Alyssa, who was avoiding his gaze. "Today, you’ve disappointed me, Alyssa. Don’t ever pull a stunt like that again. You disrespected both me and my wife," he scolded.