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CHAPTER 126Alexa wakes up early in the morning, feeling anxious and restless. She knows what she needs to do, but the thought of it scares her. She prepares Nolan's breakfast and takes it to his room, but this time, she doesn't just knock on the door and leave it outside. She gathers her courage and enters the room, hoping to see some progress in Nolan's condition.To her disappointment, Nolan is lying in bed, in the same position he has been in for weeks. He doesn't acknowledge her presence, and Alexa feels a pang of sadness in her chest. She knows she can't give up on him, but she also knows she can't force him to get better.Days pass, and Alexa continues to bring Nolan his meals and check up on him. She notices that his room is becoming more and more cluttered, and the smell of the room is becoming unbearable. It's clear that Nolan has given up on himself and has no intention of getting better.Finally, after a month of waiting, Alexa decides she can't take it anymore. She enters
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127As Alexa walks into the dining room, she sees Kathy arranging boxes of pizza with a young woman she recognizes from BCI. The woman is packing the boxes neatly, ensuring that the toppings are evenly distributed. Alexa approaches them and asks, "Kathy, what are you doing here? I didn't hear Nolan invite you over."Kathy turns around and smiles at Alexa. "Oh, hey, Alexa! The board of directors ordered my family to help the nanny in convincing Nolan to come back. We're just trying to do our part."Alexa nods, understanding the situation. She's surprised to see another person with Kathy, a man who looks to be around the same age as her. "And who's this?" she asks, gesturing to the man.Kathy giggles and takes the man's hand. "This is my boyfriend, Laurence. He works for my father's company."Laurence smiles warmly at Alexa and introduces himself. "Nice to meet you, Alexa. Kathy's told me a lot about you."Alexa greets him politely before turning her attention to the other woman. "And w
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128The morning after Layla and Laurence's visit, Kathy and the others packed up and left the mansion, leaving Alexa alone with Nolan once again. As they were leaving, Kathy turned to Alexa and said, "I'm sorry for Nolan's behavior, Alexa. I hope you know that he doesn't mean to be so difficult."Alexa shook her head and replied, "There's no need for you to apologize, Kathy. I understand how hard this must be for him."Kathy's expression softened. "I just wish there was more I could do to help him. But I trust that you'll take good care of him. He's the hope of BCI, after all."Alexa nodded, grateful for Kathy's kind words. "I'll do my best."As the group left, Alexa felt a mix of relief and sadness. She was glad to have some time alone with Nolan, but she also missed the company of the others. She headed back into the mansion and up to Nolan's room, carrying his breakfast on a tray.When she entered the room, she was surprised to see Nolan sitting up in bed, looking a little more ale
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129Alexa walked into Nolan's room with a heavy heart. She had seen him in such a weak state before, but each time she saw him, it felt like the first time. His eyes were sunken and lifeless, and his skin was pale and fragile. She felt a wave of sadness wash over her as she realized how much he had been through in such a short time. "How are you feeling today, Nolan?" she asked, her voice soft and gentle.Nolan froze in his place, not sure how to respond. He knew that Alexa had been working tirelessly to help him, but he didn't want her to put herself on the line to avenge Anthony. "You don't have to do this, Alexa," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.Alexa looked into Nolan's eyes and told him sincerely, "I know I don't have to do this, Nolan. But I want to. Anthony was like a brother to me, and I can't just sit back and watch as his killers get away with it. I will do whatever it takes to put them down." Her words were firm and resolute, and Nolan could see the determination
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CHAPTER 130A month has passed since Nolan's graduation and he has been working tirelessly to fulfill the company's quota. He had taken up every project his father had left behind, and with the help of the skilled architects in the company, Nolan had been able to complete them with ease. Despite the pressure, Nolan had found a sense of fulfillment in his work.Alexa, on the other hand, had been busy managing the mansion. She had taken up the role of the housekeeper since Nolan had insisted that she didn't have to do it all alone. However, Alexa had been hesitant to hire new staff as she was used to doing everything herself. But after much persuasion from Nolan, Alexa finally gave in and agreed to take on the additional help.Nolan had made sure that the new staff were well-trained and capable of taking care of the mansion's needs. He had also instructed them to take direction from Alexa as she knew the ins and outs of the mansion better than anyone. With the new staff on board, Alexa
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CHAPTER 131Nolan sat at his desk, staring blankly at his computer screen. His mind was consumed with thoughts of Alexa, his assistant. She had just dropped a bombshell on him, saying that she wanted Evans to be her new boss. Nolan was shocked at her words, and he couldn't believe what he was hearing. He had been thinking about it after she said it and was very disturbed. He couldn't imagine working without her by his side."Nolan, are you okay?" Alexa's voice broke through his thoughts, and he looked up to see her standing at the door of his office. Her expression was worried as she studied him.Nolan looked up at her, still feeling a sense of disbelief at what she had just said. "No, I'm not okay," he said, his voice low. "Why would you want to leave me and work for Evans?"Alexa hesitated, her eyes flickering away from Nolan's gaze. She couldn't manage to tell Nolan the truth, as she was afraid to hurt him. Deep inside, she loved him too much to lose him, but she knew that her deci
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132As Alexa walked down the busy street with the new butler, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed. The stores were buzzing with activity and the bright lights were making her head spin. She had never been a fan of shopping, but Nolan had insisted that she get some new clothes for work."I really don't need any new clothes, Mr. Evans," Alexa said, trying to convince Nolan's butler."Nonsense, Miss Alexa. Mr. Evans wants you to look your best and I'm here to help you do just that," the butler replied with a smile.Alexa sighed and followed the butler into the first store. As she tried on outfit after outfit, she couldn't help but think of Anthony. He had always been the one to accompany her on shopping trips, helping her pick out the perfect outfit. She missed him terribly and couldn't help but wonder if he was watching over her from above.After several hours of shopping, Alexa was exhausted. She had tried on countless outfits and was ready to go home. However, Nolan had arranged fo
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133 The morning sun had just risen, illuminating the entire mansion with its warm glow. Alexa was already up and ready for her first day as Nolan's assistant. She was dressed in her new work clothes, a white blouse and black pants, feeling confident and excited for the day ahead. As she entered Nolan's office, he greeted her with a smile and introduced her to his colleagues and the board of directors. Alexa felt welcomed by everyone, and they were all eager to work with her. Nolan took Alexa around the office, showing her where everything was and explaining her duties. She was relieved to find out that it wasn't going to be difficult as she only had to manage Nolan's calls, emails, and files. He also introduced her to his personal secretary who was going to show her the ropes. As the day went by, Alexa found herself settling into her new role with ease. She was efficient and organized, and Nolan was pleased with her work. He was also glad to see his colleagues interacting well with
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Alexa didn't hesitate to run into them, embracing him tightly as she buried her face in his shoulder. Nolan's arms wrapped around her just as tightly, holding her close as they both cried.It felt like they stayed that way for an eternity, just holding each other and letting out all the emotions they had been bottling up for so long. When they finally pulled away, Alexa looked up at Nolan, still unable to believe he was really there.Without a word, Nolan leaned down and pressed his lips to hers, the kiss filled with all the love and longing they had been keeping hidden for so long. Alexa's arms wrapped around his neck as she kissed him back, tears still streaming down her face.As they finally pulled away, Nolan took her hand and led her to a nearby bench. They sat down together, still holding hands as they looked into each other's eyes. Nolan took a deep breath before speaking."I'm so sorry, Alexa," he said, his voice filled with regret. "I should have never left like that, I shoul
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159Alexa had been carrying the burden of not telling her son Anthony about his father for so long. She knew that Nolan hated her for what happened between them, but she still wanted Anthony to know the truth about his biological father. She had talked about it with her best friend Jade and decided to take matters into her own hands. Days had passed since Alexa wrote the letter to Nolan, and she had been anxiously waiting for his reply. She kept checking her phone for any email or message from him, but there was nothing. She even checked her mailbox day and night, hoping to see a letter from him. But as the days went by, she slowly accepted the fact that Nolan might never respond. Alexa felt heartbroken and disappointed, but she knew that it was what she had expected from him. She had made peace with the fact that Nolan hated her, and that she had to do what was right for her son. Instead of moping around her apartment, she decided to spend the weekend with her kids and Jade. Alexa
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CHAPTER 158Alexa woke up to the sound of Nolan's voice singing his latest song, "Echoes of You". She smiled and pressed play again, letting the melody fill her ears. She couldn't help but hum along with the chorus, "You're the echoes of me, the echoes of you, and I'm lost in between, what's false and what's true."As she got ready for her day, Alexa continued to listen to the song on repeat, even while she was in the shower. She was so caught up in the melody that she didn't even realize she was humming along with it until she stepped out and heard herself in the silence.Alexa spent the whole day at school with Nolan's song stuck in her head. She couldn't focus on anything else, not even the lessons, and found herself humming the tune whenever she had the chance to, without even noticing it.As the week passed by, Alexa was approached by a girl at break time. She was minding her own business, eating her meal when the girl came up to her chuckling. The girl pulled out a banner of Nol
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CHAPTER 157Three years had passed since Alexa had last seen Nolan. She had only caught glimpses of him on TV a few times since then. In the meantime, she had been busy raising her son, who bore a striking resemblance to Nolan.As Alexa kissed her son goodbye and turned to Jade, she couldn't help but feel grateful for her help. Jade had moved in with her to help pay the rent, and they had been taking turns caring for their children while working. Jade was currently calming down her daughter, who was having a tantrum."Thank you so much for helping me, Jade," Alexa said with a smile. "I don't know how I would have managed without you."Jade laughed and replied, "Don't be silly, Lex. We're like family now. I love your son like my own, and I don't mind helping you out at all."Alexa felt a sense of relief wash over her as she hugged Jade. It was comforting to know that she had someone she could rely on. As Jade pulled her aside, she whispered to her, "You need to tell your son the truth
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CHAPTER 156Alexa looked at Bobby and thanked him for volunteering to take care of her son. She couldn't afford a full-time nanny, so she was grateful for Bobby's help. Bobby smiled at Alexa and told her that he understood her need to save money for her newborn. He was surprised that she had just been discharged from the hospital a month ago and was already back to work. Alexa reassured him that she had been through a lot and could endure any amount of pain.Bobby teased Alexa about missing her routine of watching "Rockstar Cutie" on TV. Alexa laughed and said she didn't have time for that anymore. After bidding farewell to Bobby, Alexa locked the back door and went to the counter where the TV was on. She switched the sign to "closed" as she knew there wouldn't be any customers at midnight.As the live performance was announced by the talk show host, Alexa smiled as she watched Nolan sing the same song he sang to her while they ate in the garden. It was a punk version of "Grow Old Wit
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CHAPTER 155Alexa woke up to the sound of the roosters crowing outside her window. She stretched and yawned, feeling the weight of her baby bump as she got out of bed. She walked to the bathroom, splashed her face with water, and brushed her teeth. She took a moment to admire her growing belly and wondered what her baby would look like.After getting dressed, Alexa headed to the convenience store she managed. She unlocked the doors, turned on the lights, and started organizing the shelves. Her staff came in one by one, and they greeted her with smiles and hellos."Good morning, Lexie," one of her staff members said."Good morning," Alexa replied with a smile.Alexa loved her job. She enjoyed interacting with customers, organizing products, and managing her staff. It was a fresh start for her, and she was grateful for the opportunity.As the day went on, Alexa's thoughts drifted to Nolan. She wondered how he was doing and if he ever thought about her. She missed him, but she knew she h
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CHAPTER 154Tears, pain and aches flew by her as they dwelt in her. Seeing the numerous messages from her colleagues, now ex co workers questioning her about her choice of resignation broke her and she couldn’t help but clench her fists. How was she supposed to explain to them? What was she even going to tell them?“Tell me Alexa, what made you change your mind?”“Did you fight with someone?”“Did someone try to force their self on you!”All these messages kept flooding her phone and she couldn’t take it anymore, she just couldn’t. She switched off her phone as she threw it to the side, she could not answer their questions, not now at least.Tears streamed down her cheeks, one day would come, perhaps she would be able to answer their questions then.She placed her hand in her bag as she took out her wallet, opening it as she checked it thoroughly, she needed to be sure she had enough money. Even if she didn’t want to take care of herself, she had to think about her baby.She heaved a
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CHAPTER 153She said few words before sighing and then taking her bags out. She stepped out of the gates and on turning for the last time, she saw Nolan midway at the mansion’s door. She gasped as she tried to call out to him but then, he didn’t even act like he knew her.She narrowed her gaze to his hands and she could see them tightly clenched. She took a deep sigh as she watched him step back before turning away and then walking back into the house. This time, the tears could no longer be held back in her eyes and she turned away before walking out of the gate, finally.She dragged her suitcase on the road as she couldn’t think of anything else but what had just happened. She held on to her stomach, at this moment, there was only one thing on her mind, her unborn child. She swallowed hard as the thought of how she would take care of her baby, alone bothered her.She sat on the bench she had found in the sidewalk, she was tired, she had being walking for so long and she rested her
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CHAPTER 152Tears streamed down her cheeks as she knelt before him, “please Nolan, I swear I meant for none of this to happen” she told him as tears streamed down her cheeks even more.She could no longer bear it, he was upset with her, very upset and she knew she deserved it.He turned away from her, he was broken, he didn’t want to listen to whatever it was she had to say. He clenched his fists as he started to walk away from her but then she rushed to him as she held on to his coat, “just listen to me Nolan, please.” She told him. He shook his head as he sighed, “I don’t want to listen to whatever you have to say, Alexa. Leave me alone, please” he told her but she wouldn’t listen. She was already choking from the tears and her head ached her badly but she ignored it, every single pain she felt.“I swear I wanted to call it off but then…” before she could complete her statement, he put his hands to her lips and she stopped talking. She smiled slightly as she stared into his eyes, h
