Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 290

Chapter 290 A Place to Belong

“What?”

Evelyn’s eyes widened in shock. The Sterling family… was

going to take Elena back in?

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Even Elena herself hadn’t expected Alexander to say something like that. She instinctively turned to look at him, only to find that he had already reached out, gently holding her hand and giving it a reassuring

squeeze.

Walter looked at Alexander and asked, “Does Alaric know about this?”

Alexander nodded. “He does.”

Walter noticed the surprise on Elena’s face. It was obvious she had no idea this was coming. He said to Alexander, “Come with me to the study.”

Alexander stood up and followed Walter upstairs.

As soon as they entered the study, Walter’s expression turned serious. “Did you talk to Elena about this first?”

“Not yet,” Alexander replied. “I’ll explain everything to her later.”

“You’re married,” Walter said, his tone firm. “Something this important should be discussed with her beforehand.”

Alexander lowered his gaze slightly. “She’s Malcolm’s daughter. Even if she was adopted, he raised her for eighteen years. If the Harts don’t want her, someone else will.”

Walter immediately understood what Alexander meant. He was deliberately putting pressure on the Hart family.

The daughter they looked down on? Others were more than willing to claim her.

Whether the Sterling family would truly treat Elena well was another matter. But once she was tied to the Sterlings, combined with the backing of the Kingsley family, no one would be able to bully her so easily again.

And most importantly, there was still Riona and Landon to consider.

Elena had already damaged Landon’s reputation. Even if they said they would let it go, there was no way they didn’t still hold a grudge.

Now that Alaric intended to officially acknowledge Elena, neither Riona nor Landon would dare act recklessly.

Walter exhaled slowly. “Alright, I understand. But if the Sterling family is going to take Elena back, it can’t be done quietly. If it’s happening, it needs to be done properly and publicly.”

He had grown genuinely fond of Elena, and with her carrying a child from the Kingsley family, this kind of recognition could not be handled carelessly.

Ive already spoken to him,” Alexander said. “He understands.”

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Chapter 290 A Place to Relong

Only then did Walter’s expression soften.

Not long after. Walter and Evelyn left. Elena and Alexander returned to their room.

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“You didn’t tell me about any of this,” Elena said as soon as the door closed, unable to hold back any longer.

Alexander had clearly been expecting this. He sat on the edge of the bed, silent.

Seeing him like that. Elena felt both amused and annoyed. “You don’t have anything to say for yourself?”

“I was wrong.” Alexander said seriously. “I should’ve told you earlier.”

He had expected her to get upset.

Instead, she simply reached out and pinched his arm lightly. “Fine. That’s your punishment.”

He took the opportunity to pull her into his arms, wrapping an arm around her waist.

“You’re not mad?” he asked.

“Do I seem like I have a bad temper?” Elena shot back.

“Not great,” he said calmly.

“Alexander!”

This time, she really was a little annoyed.

He let out a quiet laugh, taking her hand in his. “Alright, I’m kidding. I should have talked to you first. It just happened too suddenly, and I didn’t have time to explain. All these years, Alaric has been quietly searching for Malcolm. He’s not completely indifferent toward his son. Now that he knows about you, this could actually be a good thing for you.”

He looked at her, his expression steady and sincere. “I’m afraid I won’t always be able to protect you.”

Hearing the weight in his voice, Elena thought back to what he had said before. She couldn’t help but wrap her arms around his neck.

“I’ve got you,” she said softly.

She didn’t know everything Alexander had gone through when he was younger.

But she knew one thing for certain.

No matter what happened in the future, she would stay by his side, just like she had when they were young, doing whatever she could to stand with him.

The weather gradually turned colder.

Elena’s morning sickness also began to ease.

On the day of Gordon’s surgery, she asked Chloe to come with her to the hospital to keep Nicole company.

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