Chapter 164: Expected Return

Alexander drove home, the pounding in his head gradually subsiding as he distanced himself from the office. His lips still tingled, a constant reminder of Hazel’s explanation that he had hit them during his supposed fainting spell. He couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that something wasn’t quite right, but with the work done and the meeting tomorrow, he pushed the thoughts aside. He was too tired to think clearly. As he pulled up to the driveway of his home, the familiar comfort of his surroundings brought him a slight sense of relief. The elegant, yet warm exterior of the house he shared with Emma stood as a symbol of the life they had built together, a life that, until recently, had been full of love and trust. The day had been a whirlwind, and all he wanted now was to see Emma, to reassure himself that everything was still normal. Alexander stepped inside, immediately enveloped in the warmth of his home. The faint scent of vanilla candles lingered in the air, mingling with the aro