My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188: Kidnapped!

"I was supposed to meet some friends," she said softly. "But on the way there, I saw Alexander being attacked. I only wanted to help him... and then I got stabbed."

Even to her own ears, the explanation sounded weak.

Evelyn remained expressionless.

"And where is he now?" she asked bluntly. "You nearly lost your life for him, yet he’s not even here to see you."

Lilian bit her lip tightly.

Evelyn’s voice turned colder.

"I warned you from the very beginning to let Alexander go. He’s married now, Lilian. But you refused to listen."

Her eyes sharpened slightly.

"You were the one who left three years ago. You betrayed him first, yet you still refuse to let him have peace."

"Mum, you know why I left!" Lilian’s voice rose emotionally. "I was terrified Daniel wouldn’t let me go after what happened. I thought he would come after me. I was heartbroken because of Daniel’s manipulation"

"And you used that guilt to keep Alexander tied to you," Evelyn interrupted quietly. "Because he didn’t know the full truth."

Lilian froze.

"Now he does," she whispered bitterly. "And he wants to send me away."

The words broke whatever restraint she had left. Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed helplessly.

"After all these years... after everything... he’s choosing to abandon me because of Alicia."

Deep down, Lilian knew many things had started because of her own choices.

But she still believed that if Alicia had never appeared, she would have found her way back to Alexander eventually.

Instead, she had ended up here—alone and discarded.

Seeing her daughter cry so miserably, Evelyn’s expression finally softened.

No matter what Lilian had done... she was still her daughter.

And perhaps, somewhere deep inside, Evelyn blamed herself too. After their father’s death, she had raised both children alone. Maybe she simply hadn’t raised them well enough.

"Stop crying now," Evelyn said gently. "I brought your favorite."

She opened the container and began feeding Lilian spoonfuls of fish soup.

Gradually, Lilian calmed down.

But behind her lowered lashes, her thoughts remained restless and bitter.

She couldn’t stop thinking about Alicia.

About how everything had changed after her appearance.

"Alexander’s heart is no longer with you, Lilian," Evelyn said quietly. "He has a wife now... and he loves her."

The words struck like a knife to the chest.

Still, Lilian kept her expression neutral.

Unaware of the thoughts brewing beneath the surface, Evelyn continued softly, "I think it’s best if you return abroad. Your career can still thrive there. I’ll visit you whenever I can."

Lilian nodded obediently.

But inwardly, she had no intention of giving up so easily.

She knew her mother would never support her, which was why she pretended to agree.

After their father’s death, Lucas had inherited the family company. But compared to powerful families like the Blackwoods, the Summers had always been lacking.

Everything began changing after Lilian met Alexander.

Over the years, even after their separation, Alexander had continued supporting the Summer family behind the scenes. Many business partners had only maintained ties with them because of his influence.

But recently, things had begun shifting.

The scandals surrounding Lilian had already caused several important partners to distance themselves.

Lucas was furious about it.

And Lilian knew her brother well enough to understand one thing clearly—

If Lucas decided Alicia was the obstacle standing in their way...

He would do whatever it took to remove her.

Alicia’s POV

Just as I was about to leave work, my phone rang.

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