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Chapter 194 Struggling To Understand Mother Tongue
Isabella’s grand and ambitious plan was abruptly interrupted by that sudden hug.
Before she could react, Alexander spoke in a deep voice. “Sorry, this is my fault.”
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Although Alexander’s action of pulling Isabella into his arms puzzled everyone, his apology was event more astonishing.
Lily spoke. “Alexander, you don’t neeil to apologize for her. She should be responsible for her own actions
Two years ago, Alexander apologized on behalf of Isabella, who made a fuss. Thus, everyone naturally assumed that Alexander was apologizing for Isabella again.
Before Lily could finish her sentence, Alexander lowered his head toward Isabella, who was staring at him with wide eyes in his arms, and said, “I’m sorry I caused you to be misunderstood.”
Huh? Is he saying that to me? I hy does it feel like I don’t understand my mother tongue anymore? thought Isabella, which amused Alexander.
He turned to the crowd and said. “That email was sent under the guise of my wife’s name.”
Everyone was utterly baffled.
Eleanor was the first to lose her composure. “Alexander, even if it’s to protect her, you can’t-”
Alexander felt extremely awkward, but he still seized the opportunity to explain. “The day you sent me an email asking to meet, my wife was the first to see it and quickly informed me about it. However, I felt it wasn’t appropriate for me to respond to that email, as any response would imply contact with an ex. I believe that once a relationship has ended, to respect the current one, there should be no private contact with an ex. Thus, I asked my wife to help me reply to you, but…”
Alexander glanced down at Isabella in his arms again, raising his eyebrow in resignation. “Since my wife didn’t want to help me, 1 had no choice but to do it myself.”
Isabella was stunned.
Everyone else was also dumbfounded, but those who knew Alexander understood that he wasn’t one to resort to lying.
Still, everyone had difficulty believing Alexander doing that because it was too childish, too lacking in class, and too out of character for him.
It was as if their image of Alexander had come crashing down. His fans, especially, were caught completely off guard.
Once again, those stares made Alexander feel embarrassed. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say he was sweating profusely, and, for once, he actually wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.
However, he had to bear the consequences of his own actions.
He instinctively tightened his hold on Isabella.
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“Isabella, how could you do such a thing? Ah, Alexander, don’t be mad at Isabella. Still, this is rather unfair to Eleanor. Maybe you should apologize?” Audrey suggested insincerely.
“No need. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have reached out to Alexander. Isabella, you did the right thing.” Eleanor’s voice was hoarse, laced with a hint of sobbing as she addressed Isabella. “I did as you said and haven’t contacted Alexander again. However, this is a get–together, I didn’t want to come initially, but it’s been so long since I’ve met everyone, and I miss them. That’s why I’m here. You don’t have to concern yourself with what Lily said. It’s all in the past.”
*Eleanor, you’re just too kindhearted. I don’t know what this woman has been doing behind you two’s backs to deepen the misunderstanding between you two!” Lily seemed to have already concluded that was indeed the truth.
My mother tongue is silence, but isn’t their acting a bit too cessive? As much as I enjoy gossip, it’s no longer fun when I’m the main subject! thought Isabella.
Snapping back to reality from the immense shock and embarrassment, Alexander found himself in an embarrassing situation he had never experienced in his life. He felt as if his entire body was ablaze.
He realized he couldn’t comprehend the inner workings of a woman’s mind because he had not anticipated the email would be used to target Isabella.
At that moment, he truly understood what embarrassment meant.
Just as he was about to stand up and clarify things, he heard Isabella’s inner voice ranting wildly. I don’t even need to investigate to know that they fabricated this to set me up. They’re really determined to win over Alexander,
Alexander remarked in his mind, Um, actually it’s not.
Isabella continued, I’ll make sure the two of them regret slandering me! Now, let me think about how I should teach
them a lesson!
Mentally, Alexander commented, No need. I’ll do it.
The edge of Isabella’s lips curved upward slightly. Wait a minute! I’m at a disadvantage if I strike back! After all, in this web of relationships, if I retaliate without Alexander’s support, I’ll just end up being the laughingstock! That’s it! Isn’t this an opportunity? I can feebly deny my involvement later, and Alexander surely toon’t easily believe me, especially since they’ve put on such a convincing show. Then, I can argue with Alexander and the others, blowing a small issue out of proportion! It’ll eventually spiral out of control, and then I can… Hehehe…
Alexander resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Yes, I suppose it is indeed an opportunity!
Suddenly, Isabella rose to her feet with determination.
However, before she could even speak, Alexander also stood up. He stretched his arm and pulled Isabella into his embrace.
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Chapter 194 Struggling To Understand Mother Tongu
lying. Did he really do that? Why on earth did he use my name?
Others also voiced the same question Isabella had.
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Unfazed by the potential embarrassment, Alexander boldly met Eleanor’s gaze. It was as though his eyes could see through everything, even looking into a person’s soul.
Eleanor was still struggling to process that earth–shattering revelation when the gaze upon her sent a shiver down her spine, making her feel guilty for the first time.
“Although I did it slightly out of spite, I thought that if I responded in my wife’s name, any reasonable person would understand that we, as a couple, are united and would keep their distance to respect our lives. Unexpectedly… Alexander’s gaze was as intense as a spotlight, making Eleanor feel utterly ashamed.
Even Lily felt humiliated, seeing that her lips were trembling and she couldn’t offer a single word in her
defense.
Alexander’s words were still relatively polite, though his true, less polite meaning was already silently. conveved
If one had any sense of decency, they would have behaved themselves after receiving a warning from another man’s wife. They shouldn’t entertain the idea of undermining the relationship or engaging in immoral actions.
Alexander assumed it would’ve worked because he thought Eleanor had a sense of shame.
Based on what he knew about Eleanor before, she was an excellent, well–mannered woman with a basic sense of decency.
Thus, it had never crossed Alexander’s mind that Eleanor would team up with Lily to bring up
again.
the matter
Alexander nonchalantly explained everything in detail yet he still turned to Isabella and said with genuine remorse, “I’m sorry.”
After all, it was his lack of foresight that led to Isabella suffering an undeserved problem.
He stared only at Isabella as though he was saying he didn’t care about others‘ reactions.
Isabella stared blankly at Alexander. When their eyes met, a momentary flurry of confusion flashed across. her gaze.
In the next moment, Isabella demanded, “I’m applying compensation for defamation damages. He better. not think I’ll just drop the matter because he said that.
Helplessly, Alexander coaxed in a whisper, “Hmm, that’s reasonable. Is ten million enough?”
Isabella’s eyes
lit up in an instant and she coughed. “I suppose that’s enough.” To think such a trivial matter is worth ten million! Please continue to push me into situations like this!
Alexander was at a loss for words upon hearing her thought.
Honly I could claim compensation for emotional damages from Eleanor. Alexander could really use that money to soothe his wounded heart right now. It was so awkward earlier, and even I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed for him. How could he remain so composed? Does he think others will be embarrassed instead as long as he’s not? Hahaha!
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Should I comfort him later? Or would he think I’m just mocking him? Isabella’s thoughts continued.
Alexander said in his mind, Thanks, but there’s no need for consolation. If you compelled to leave this heartless world.
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try to console me. I might just feel
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