Dear Ex-Wife You Are MINE (Victoria and Alessandro) novel Chapter 90

(DEVONTE MANSION)

ALESSANDRO'S POV

I adjusted the laptop on my lap and sat upright. Following the call with Calvin, I descended the stairs and settled on the sofa in the living room, ready to delve into my work.

I glanced at my water and realized it had been a few hours since Victoria departed. Dominic had already dropped her off safely at home, and she had informed me of the same. Despite her claim of having dinner and going to bed on time, I felt the need to confirm with Sophia.

Following Victoria’s departure from the mansion, I instructed Sophia to keep me informed about her because I had come to know her well enough in the past month. I realized that she was the type of person who would only share her happiness with you but not her worries and sorrows. So, to take care of her, I must always be cautious.

I wonder what she’s doing now; perhaps she’s already asleep. She informed me before going to bed. Honestly, I miss her a lot. I hurriedly finished my work in Paris and flew home to be with her, but...

Sigh...

Well, no one is to blame for this. It was an accident, and we are relieved that Grandma is alright.

I dropped my working glass beside me and rubbed my temple. Once she wakes up and everything appears to be fine, I will head back home.

As I was staring at the laptop screen and thinking this and that, Claire, Grandma’s personal maid or assistant, came over. She bowed a little to me as I looked up at her.

“Young master Devonte, Grandma is awake and asking of you.”

Oh, she is awake! I immediately closed the laptop and stood up before rushing into Grandma’s bedroom.

When I entered the room, Grandma was lying on the bed, and her private doctor was checking her. After he was done, he stood up, nodded at both of us and walked out.

As Grandma attempted to sit on the bed, I offered my assistance, supporting her along with her maids. Once settled, she motioned for her maids to accompany the doctor and requested that we be left alone.

With a bow at both of us, her maids left, leaving us alone to converse.

She held my hand and gestured me to sit beside her, and I obliged, holding her old hands in mine.

“Has Victoria left?” She asked with her weak and tired tone.

I nodded. “Yes, Grandma. She was tired, so I sent her home, and Dominic dropped her home safely.” I replied and felt her stiffen at the mention of Dominic’s name.

I caressed her hands slowly, and she relaxed a little. She smiled weakly at me, “It’s good that you sent her home. Make sure to take good care of her during her pregnancy.”

I hummed in response. My mind is diverted now to a particular matter I witnessed this evening.

Both Grandma and Dominic presented some strange behaviors today. I observed this particularly when Grandma fainted upon seeing him.

Was that only shock of excitement or something else? Because at that moment, she seemed scared about it, and now, she was still uncomfortable when I mentioned his name.

It feels like she is not happy seeing him back. Should I ask? I guess I should, right?

“Grandma...” I called out to her, causing her to snap out of her thoughts and redirect her gaze toward m.

“Grandma, may I know why Dominic’s return caused you distress?” I finally asked.

And once again, I felt her tremble at my question. A hint of a strange emotion crossed her eyes, and that was gone in the next second. Her lips stretched into a smile.

“How can I not be happy about that? What are you talking about?” She pretended to be happy, and I know it. I am not convinced at all.

However, Grandma continued. “I fainted just because I was a little excited seeing him. After all, we all thought he died in the fire. Don’t think too much about it.”

Although I sensed something was amiss, I refrained from pressuring her to confide in me. She had just recovered from an illness, and I did not want to overwhelm her again. I should wait and be patient.

So, I just nodded and continued, “You wanted me in private. Is there something you want to tell me?”

Grandma’s light blue pair of eyes dropped on my hands on hers. She patted over and nodded her head in affirmative,

“Aless, since your parents passed away, you and I are the only ones who depend on each other. And if there is anything in this world that I should worry and care about on my deathbed, it is you.”