Chapter 568

After a few moments of silence, Gloria said, "Vicky came by today." "What was she doing here?" "To apologize, and to beg for mercy in Alex's place." The look in Tyler's eyes darkened. Gloria studied his face. "Tyler, are you holding Alex prisoner?" "Yes." "Is he..." she muttered hesitantly. "How is he now?" "Alive for now." Her heart sank and she thought, 'Alive for now? Will anything happen to him?' "Tyler," Gloria whispered. "I've known Alex since we were kids. He might be a hothead, but he's not a bad man. Maybe he just wasn't thinking when he did all that. I'm fine now, so why don't you just let him go since he has been punished accordingly?" "Don't worry about Alex. I will handle it," replied Tyler. "Tyler, can't you just leave it?" "You should be resting," he said and turned to leave. "Tyler!" Gloria raised her voice. "Are you this reluctant to set Alex free because he kidnapped me, or because he...took Vicky and left?" "What are you trying to say?" "If it's for my