By the time I got home, it was already 10:00 a.m.
"Welcome back, Mrs. Blackwood," Maria greeted.
"Thank you. Has Alexander returned?" I asked.
"No, ma’am. I thought you would return together."
"Never mind," I said casually and headed upstairs.
Since I hadn’t fully recovered, I stayed in bed all day, with lunch brought up to my room.
By evening, as I lay scrolling through my phone, a message popped up from Sophie.
Sophie: Alicia, want to go shopping tomorrow? It’s Sunday.
I hadn’t been shopping in a while, and with the new season’s collections coming in, I figured I might not have time later.
Me: Sure. What time?
Sophie: 11 a.m. at the new mall near your office.
Me: Sounds good. Will Sandra be there?
Sophie: No, she’s been really busy lately.
Me: Alright. See you tomorrow.
Since I’d been lying down all day, I decided to go downstairs and watch TV while waiting for dinner.
As I descended the stairs, I heard Maria speaking to someone.
Then I saw him.
Alexander.
"You’re here," I said casually.
"Yes."
I didn’t wait for him to say anything else. I walked past him and sat on the couch, turning on the TV.
Lately, TV had become my escape.
After a moment, I felt his gaze burning into me. I turned.
He was still standing there, watching me.
"Do you need anything?" I asked, frowning.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
I let out a small scoff. "Do I look sick?"
Yesterday, when I needed him, he wasn’t there. So why the sudden concern now?
"I don’t know... you just look pale."
"I’m fine," I said, turning back to the TV.
After a while, I heard his footsteps retreat upstairs.
Dinner was soon served.
As I approached the dining table, I saw Alexander coming downstairs, dressed casually. A few strands of hair fell over his forehead, and the light stubble on his jaw made him look unexpectedly youthful.
We sat and ate in silence.
Suddenly, he served me a bowl of tomato soup.
"Thank you," I said quietly.
Then something crossed my mind.
"The bracelet... I can’t find it. I left it in the car."

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