No Escape from Love novel Chapter 214

"A property deed?" Alex frowned. "It must be the villa by Saffron Creek. That place has been vacant for years. My father bought it long ago."

Oliver didn't know much about Mr. Hastings Senior, so he couldn't make any assumptions. "That, I'm not sure about."

"I see." Alex forced himself to stay composed, trying to figure out why Spencer had met with Serena.

"This morning, I ran into Ms. Ashford. She looked exhausted, and her eyes were red. Clearly, she had been crying." Oliver sighed.

"What?" Alex abruptly turned around. "Serena cried?"

Oliver nodded. "That's what it looked like to me."

"Alright." Alex suppressed the unease in his chest and forced himself to remain calm. "You can go now."

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On my way home from work, I spotted Alex's car downstairs. I hesitated momentarily, then dismissed the thought. He wouldn't come here. He probably hated me now.

I let out a long sigh.

But as I reached my door, I realized I hadn't been imagining things. He was actually standing there.

The moment I turned the corner and saw him, I froze.

"What are you doing here?" I asked, walking toward him.

"I'm waiting for you." He leaned against the wall, the faint scent of tobacco clinging to him. "Serena, did my father talk to you?"