My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 89

Chapter 89: CEO Blackwood Should Show Some Empathy!

Alexander’s expression froze for a fraction of a second.

Then his jaw tightened.

"That’s not the same thing."

I said nothing, just held his gaze, steady and unwavering.

He exhaled deeply.

"Lilian is struggling mentally. Being alone... it’s dangerous for her," he explained.

A wave of helplessness washed over me.

How could I make him understand that I had no obligation to involve myself in Lilian’s problems?

This wasn’t my responsibility.

And yet, if I said what I really thought... he would call me heartless.

"Even if she’s not in immediate danger, you’re still going," I said coldly. "You care about her, so why make it sound like an obligation? And I don’t owe you any explanation."

He froze, as if surprised by my tone.

"I know you like Aiden," he said carefully, "but you shouldn’t have chosen this moment to meet him—especially not bringing him to see Nana..."

I lifted my chin. "Isn’t that what you did? You went to see Lilian at a crucial time and brought her to see Nana. I’m just following your lead."

His brow furrowed. "Lilian had an episode... I had to calm her down. She only wanted to check on Nana, so I brought her. Why are you upset now?"

I blinked. How could he defend this so confidently?

My husband had been called away by another woman, spent the night there, and then brought her to meet the family the next day—and now he was asking why I was upset?

Absurd.

"To you, Lilian’s well-being always comes first," I said, my voice steady but sharp. "When she has an episode, you soothe her. What about me? You never considered my feelings, yet you accuse me of lacking empathy."

"So... what am I supposed to do now?" I continued, my gaze unwavering. "Feel bad for Lilian? My husband gets called away in the middle of the night by another woman, leaves me alone, and you expect me to feel sorry for her?"

Alexander went silent.

"Well... Aiden was feeling down, too. So I brought him to see Nana. Since he wanted to, I helped ease his mind. I hope you understand—after all, CEO Blackwood should be able to show some empathy, right?"

At my words, Alexander’s face froze. He spoke through clenched teeth:

"Alicia!"

"What?" I raised an eyebrow. "Isn’t this normal? CEO Blackwood, I don’t understand why you’re angry."

"I’m not joking with you!" His brow furrowed deeply, eyes dark and intense.

"I’m not joking either," I replied evenly.

"Are you trying to provoke me on purpose?"

I smiled faintly. "Provoke you? Why would I want to provoke you?"

Alexander’s gaze sharpened. "Alicia... don’t forget what you promised Nana!"

I never expected Alexander to use Nana’s words against me.

It was laughable.

"I only promised Nana that I’d get along with you, but I didn’t make any other promises."

I curved my lips at the dark look on his face.

"CEO Blackwood, those were your exact words yesterday. You can go meet your lover and stay out all night. Why can’t I do the same? Before blaming me, maybe you should take a look at what you’ve done!"

Alexander fell silent for a moment.

"If you’re upset by that, I apologize," he said quietly. "Yesterday was unavoidable. I never meant to break my promise to Nana."

I laughed softly, mocking.

"Alexander, you don’t even understand what Nana meant! Nana wants us to genuinely get along and reconsider the divorce—not just pretend to please her!"

"I understand."

"You understand what?!" I shot back. "Tell me... have you ever seriously considered cutting ties with Lilian? Staying with me instead of divorcing me?"

He went silent.

I couldn’t help laughing at the stillness. "What’s wrong? Why aren’t you speaking now?"

"I’ve thought about it," he said, meeting my gaze, cutting me off.

My words caught in my throat. I searched his expression for guilt, for hesitation... but there was none.

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