Chapter 249

There was guilt in Alex's tone, making my emotions feel complicated. I smiled. "It's fine. It's all in the past. I have to head to the hospital to take care of my mom. See you." As I spoke, I gathered the documents on the table, getting ready to leave. "Madam Burke will be okay." Alex sighed, and his voice carried a hint of helplessness. "My dad's going to visit her this afternoon. You don't have to worry too much." I froze for a moment. Mr. Hastings Senior? Visiting my mom? What was going on here? Even though I was confused, the fact that Alex mentioned it gave me some reassurance. "Even if Mr. Hastings Senior is going, I still need to check on her myself." I continued packing my bag, preparing to leave. "At least have lunch with me first?" There was a note of request in his voice. I paused and looked up at him. He seemed unusually persistent about having lunch together today, which made me a little suspicious. "Do you have something to tell me? Otherwise, why insist on dragging