New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 228

Alex made his way to Lisa's room, his steps slower than usual as he replayed the events in his mind. After asking the nurse for directions, he finally found himself standing outside her door. With a deep breath, he stepped inside, taking in the sight of Lisa lying on the bed, still unconscious. The room was quiet, the soft beeping of the machines the only sound breaking the silence.

His hands were shoved deep into his pockets, his brow furrowed as he stood at the foot of her bed.

Could it be true that Lisa was behind this? he wondered.

The question gnawing at the back of his mind. There was something about the whole situation that didn’t sit right with him.

Before he could dwell on it further, he noticed her fingers twitch. Her eyes fluttered open, and she blinked a few times before her gaze found him. A weak smile tugged at her lips as she softly called out his name.

“Alex…”

He pressed his lips together in a thin line, nodding in acknowledgment. “You’re awake,” he muttered, more to himself than to her. He took a step closer to the bed, his expression still guarded. “I’ll call the doctor.”

But before he could turn to leave, Lisa’s hand shot out, grabbing his wrist with surprising strength. “Don’t leave me,” she pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper.

Alex looked down at her, searching her face for any signs of deceit. But all he saw was fear, raw and unfiltered. He wasn’t sure if she was just putting on an act or if this was genuine, but something in her eyes made him hesitate.

“Lisa,” he began, trying to keep his voice neutral, “I’ll be back. I just need to get the doctor.”

Her grip on his wrist tightened, but he gently pried her fingers away. “I won’t be long,” he added, though there wasn’t much warmth in his tone. With that, he turned and walked out of the room, heading straight for the nurse’s station.

A few minutes later, Alex returned to the room, following behind the doctor and nurse who quickly got to work checking on Lisa. The doctor gave her a thorough examination before turning to Alex. “She’s fine, just some bruises on her back. No concussion. She’ll need rest, but she should be good as new soon enough.”

Lisa thanked the doctor, who nodded and left the room with the nurse, leaving Alex and Lisa alone once more. The silence stretched between them, the air thick with unspoken words. Lisa turned to him, her voice soft and a bit shy. “Thank you, Alex… for being here with me.”

Alex drew in a deep breath, nodding slightly. “It’s nothing,” he replied, his tone distant. He couldn’t shake the unease that had settled in his chest. “Why were you at the fashion show?” he asked, his gaze steady on her.

Lisa didn’t miss a beat. “My company asked me to attend,” she answered smoothly, her expression innocent.

He nodded, not pressing the issue further. But the suspicion lingered, like a dark cloud that wouldn’t dissipate. Before he could say anything else, Lisa reached out, her hand brushing against his cheek as she tried to dust off some dirt.

“Are you okay?” she asked, concerned lacing her voice.

Alex caught her hand before she could touch his face, gently but firmly pushing it down. “I’m fine,” he said, his voice cool. “Don’t worry about me.”

Lisa’s smile faltered slightly, but she quickly recovered. “You should rest too, Alex. You look tired.”

“I’ve got work to do,” he replied, his tone dismissive. He turned to leave, not wanting to prolong the conversation any further.

But just as he reached the door, Lisa called out to him, her voice tinged with desperation. “Alex… are you going to leave me again?”

He stopped in his tracks, turning to face her fully.

“I have to go, Lisa. The nurse will take care of you,” he said, his tone firm but not unkind.