Chapter 65 Meeting the parents

As Alex watched Claire getting into the car, his brow furrowed in a mixture of curiosity and annoyance. He couldn't shake the feeling that he had seen the guy at Mr. Saint Laurent's birthday party. The man seemed familiar, and Alex's mind started to wander, wondering about his intentions towards Claire. “Why should I even care?” Alex muttered to himself, shaking his head to clear his thoughts. Adrian's courteous gesture of opening the car door for Claire only added to Alex's discomfort. He couldn't help but feel a bitter taste in his mouth, knowing that he had never shown such chivalry towards Claire, in their past relationship. Determined to put aside his unease, Alex walked into the café, scanning the room for familiar faces. His eyes lit up when he spotted Lisa seated with her friends, Kayla, and Cindy. Making his way over to their table, Alex greeted them with a warm smile. “Hey, Lisa. Ready to head out?” Alex asked, his tone affectionate. Lisa beamed at Alex's arrival, introd