A Warrior's Second Chance (Faye and Alexander) novel Chapter 599

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“Faye!”

The sound of Alexander’s voice drifted toward us from the direction of the house. He must have been expecting me to join him in the room, and when he didn’t see me, he came calling.

Helen reacted immediately.

She grabbed my hand before I could even think about standing.

“Please, Faye.”

Her voice was barely above a whisper now. I could hear the desperation in it.

“Promise me you won’t tell him.”

Fresh tears rolled down my face. I shook my head helplessly. I could never keep something that serious away from Alexander. This was about his mother, for goodness’ sake.

I couldn’t do it even if I wanted to.

How was I supposed to look Alexander in the eyes after this and pretend everything was fine? How was I supposed to keep something like this from him?

“Helen…”

The words refused to come out properly.

“I can’t,” I added.

“You can, Faye. You just have to do this for me.”

She squeezed my hand gently.

“I need you to.”

I looked at her in disbelief. She wasn’t joking about it. She actually meant every bit of it.

“You’re asking me to lie to him. If he finds out, he will not forgive me.”

“I’m just asking you to give me a little more time,” Helen said.

Her eyes searched mine desperately

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“I want to tell them myself.”

She swallowed before continuing.

“I don’t want him finding out like this… not tonight,” Helen said.

Another sob escaped me.

The time isn’t right,” she added.

Helen…”

“I’ve waited this long.” Her voice remained calm despite everything. “Please don’t take that choice away from me.”

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She waited patiently.

I knew how much this meant to her.

Every second she looked at me, I could see the silent plea in her eyes.

Please.

Just this once.

I closed my eyes tightly. My lips trembled.

Then, slowly… I nodded. It was barely noticeable. I couldn’t trust my voice.

Helen let out a quiet bre

“Thank you.”

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I stopped walking. For a brief second, I couldn’t move. Then I gave the smallest nod I could manage before continuing toward the house.

Every step felt heavier than the last. I kept my head lowered, allowing my damp hair to fall across part of my face.

Maybe it would hide my eyes. Maybe Alexander wouldn’t notice.

Deep down… I already knew he would.

I was only a few steps from the entrance when he appeared.

He had obviously come changed.

g for me. The moment his eyes landed on me, his expression

He frowned imme

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I swallowed hard.

He studied me for another second before something crossed his mind. His expression darkened.

“Did Helen say something to you?”

I looked up so quickly that our eyes finally met.

“No.”

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