Chapter 272: Dressed To Impress
Summer and Arlan finally arrived at the villa, surprised to see Carla waiting for them. "Dear, when did you get here?" Summer exclaimed.
Carla smiled, hugging her mother tightly. "Just this morning. I heard you and Dad were staying here for a few nights, so I thought I’d come to surprise you and spend some time together," she murmured.
She’d missed her parents deeply and Alexander too. When Alyssa mentioned on the phone that William and Ben were hosting a celebration at the Sinclair estate, Carla quickly booked a flight, seeing it as a chance to see Alexander again. Her plan was to act unaffected, but when she was finally alone with Alexander, her emotions had come pouring out.
It was painful seeing him as a stranger, a distance that felt impossible to bridge. She had sacrificed so much to build her career internationally, becoming a global sensation, with her latest film set to skyrocket her fame even further. But none of it filled the emptiness she felt now.
"We had no idea you’d be here tonight! Your dad and I planned to have dinner with the Lancasters so we could also give our gifts to William and Ben, but Alexander and Rain will be there," Summer said, gently stroking Carla’s back.
"You two could stay here, and I’ll go alone. I’m sure Rock will understand," Arlan offered.
"It’s fine... I’ve already seen them. I attended the party at lunch," Carla replied, her voice trembling. "Mom, it hurts so much..." she broke down in tears.
"Oh, sweetheart... You’re a strong woman. Heartaches are painful, but they pass," Summer murmured, her heart breaking for her daughter. "Things happen for a reason, and I’m sure you’ll meet someone who’s truly right for you."
"But I only want him, Mom. I want Xander!" Carla sobbed. She pulled away, wiping her tears. "I’ll join you for dinner tonight. I want to see him... to see how happy he really is." Her voice was firm, though her face showed her heartbreak.