Rise of the Formidable Ex-wife (Lucia and Alex) novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135

The car pulled through the gcs of Alexander Kane’s mansion, and Lucia felt Monica’s hand tighten around hers. Her daughter hadn’t spoken since they left the Hart house, hadn’t even looked up from her lap where her thin fingers picked at the bandages on her arms.

“We’re home, sweetheart.” Lucia’s voice came so, gentle.

Monica’s head lifted slightly, her eyes taking in the massive house with its tall windows and perfectly manicured gardens. “This isn’t home. This is where you live now.”

The words stung, but Lucia squeezed her daughter’s hand. “This is where we both ive now.

Alexander was waiting at the front door, and beside him stood Lena. The moment the car stopped, Lena fan down the steps. her face bright with excitement and something that looked like nervous energy.

“She’s here! Monica’s here!” Lena’s enthusiasm seemed to fill the entire driveway.

Monica shrank back against the car seat, her body going rigid. Lucia could feel her daughter trembling.

“It’s okay, baby. Lena’s been so excited to meet you.” Lucia kept her voice calm even though her heart was breaking at how terrified Monica looked. “She’s your sister now.”

“I don’t have a sister.” The whisper came broken and scared.

Alexander approached the car slowly, his movements careful and deliberate. He opened Monica’s door and crouched down so he was at her eye level.

“Hello, Monica. I’m Alexander. Your mother has told me so much about you.” His voice was warm, kind. “We’re very happy you’re here.”

Monica stared at him with wide, frightened eyes. She looked at this man who had supposedly ruined her family, who her father had called a criminal and a terrorist, who the news had investigated for months. But all she saw was someone looking at her with genuine concern.

“You don’t have to be scared.” Alexander spoke gently. “This is a safe place. Nobody here will hurt you or judge you or make you feel like you’re not enough.”

Monica’s lip trembled. “I don’t understand why you would want me here.”

“Because you’re important to Lucia. And what’s important to her is important to me.” Alexander stoof and held out his hand. “Come inside. We have something to show you.”

Monica looked at her mother, her expression a mixture of fear and confusion and desperate hope. Lucia nodded encouragingly, and slowly, carefully, Monica took Alexander’s hand and let him help her out of the car.

Lena was practically bouncing on her toes, her smile so bright it could have lit up the entire house. “Hi! I’m Lena! I’m so happy you’re here! I always wanted a sister! Well, I mean, I have a sister now because your mom married my dad, so that makes us sisters, right?”

The rapid–fire excitement seemed to overwhelm Monica, and she took a step back, bumping into Lucia.

“Lena, slow down.” Alexander’s gentle warning made Lena take a breath.

“Sorry. I’m just really excited.” Lena’s smile didn’t fade. “Come on, I want to show you your room!”

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