Chapter 105 A Plan

Alice’s P.O.V.

Next morning,

As I wake up and realise Alexander is not beside me, I feel an emptiness in my heart. As I reach out to the empty place where he should be, my heart pound in my chest. His absence feels like a gaping hole in my world, and the memories of last night’s worries flood back.

I notice the note on the bedside table and quickly pick it up, my hands trembling as I read his words.

‘My love, I’m so sorry to leave you like this, but I had to go in search of Aunt. I will return as soon as possible. Please eat on time and take care of yourself in my absence. I promise I’ll find Rose Aunt. I love you more than anything.’

Tears well up in my eyes as I clasp the note to my chest. I know he’s doing this for Aunt and us, but the fear and uncertainty of not knowing when he’ll be back gnaws at me.

I get out of bed and pace across the room, anxiety building up within me. What if something happens to Aunt? What if he doesn’t come back and can’t find her? The thoughts race throug