CHAPTER 88During dinner, Alexa and Cody were discussing the preparations for their big day. Alexa was slightly nervous about the whole plan and Cody noticed her discomfort."Hey, what's going on?" Cody asked, noticing the worried look on Alexa's face."It's just that I'm nervous about tomorrow. There's still so much to do and I'm not sure if everything is going to go according to plan," Alexa responded with a nervous smile."Well, don't worry about it. We've got a great team and everything will be fine," Cody assured her.Just then, Cody's phone beeped with a message notification. "It's Jade. She and David are coming over to make the final equipment check," Cody said, checking his phone.Alexa's face dropped as she remembered something important. "Cody, I have to tell you something," she said, with a seriousness in her tone."What is it?" Cody asked, frowning."Anthony has brought over security men for a big event," Alexa said, looking down at her plate.Cody's expression turned to d
CHAPTER 89As Alexa stormed into the mansion, her eyes were red from tears and her fists were clenched in fury. She had just had a heated argument with her boyfriend Cody over a trivial matter, and now she felt like everything was falling apart.To her surprise, when she entered the living room, Anthony was nowhere to be found. She quickly checked her phone and saw a message from him that he had a late meeting and might not come back until the next morning. This news just added fuel to her already burning emotions.Just as she was about to head to her room, she noticed Nolan sitting on the couch, engrossed in a book. He looked up and noticed her, surprise clear on his face, "Alexa, what are you doing here so early?""Long story," she grunted, not in the mood for small talk.Nolan closed his book and stood up, "Can I get you something? A drink, maybe?"Alexa sighed and shook her head, "No, I just need some time to myself."Nolan nodded, understanding the situation, "Take all the time y
CHAPTER 90She hastily wiped her tears away with the back of her hand and turned to face the intruder. It was Nolan.He noticed the redness of her eyes and the sadness that was etched across her face, and his expression quickly turned to concern. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, stepping closer to her.Alexa shook her head in response, unable to find the words to express her emotions. She took a few deep breaths, hoping to calm herself down, but the tears kept flowing.Nolan, sensing her need for comfort, moved to sit beside her on the bed. "You don't have to talk if you don't want to," he said gently, placing a hand on her back. "Just know that I'm here for you."Alexa was grateful for Nolan's presence but resented his assumption that he knew what she needed. She abruptly stood up, causing Nolan to look up at her in confusion."I just want some space, Nolan," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I can't talk about it right now."Nolan stood up too and blocked her way to the door. "I'
CHAPTER 91 Nolan stood there in silence, his heart heavy with confusion and pain at Alexa's harsh words. He didn't know how to react or what to say, but he knew he had to get out of her room. As he turned to leave, Alexa yelled after him, her voice filled with frustration and hurt."Say something, Nolan! Don't just walk away like this!"Nolan paused, his hand on the doorknob. He turned back to face Alexa but still remained silent. They both stood there for a moment, the tension in the air thick enough to cut with a knife. Finally, Alexa let out a deep sigh and sat down on the floor, her arms wrapped around her knees.Nolan slowly made his way back towards her, his heart in his throat. "Alexa, I'm sorry," he said. "I'm such a coward for treating you like garbage and letting my ex insult and belittle you. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I want to make things right."Alexa looked up at him, her eyes full of emotion. She didn't say anything, but the way she looked at Nolan was eno
CHAPTER 92Alexa felt uncomfortable and quickly walked away, ignoring Nolan's attempt to strike up a conversation. As she went to the kitchen to continue her work, she saw Anthony walking in, his face tired and stressed."Hey Alexa, are you able to come to my room for a moment?" Anthony asked her."Of course, what do you need?" Alexa replied.Anthony led her to his room and sat down on the bed, motioning for Alexa to sit next to him. As she sat down, Anthony pulled her closer and wrapped his arms around her. Alexa felt his tension ease as he held her, and she couldn't help but feel slight tingles in her body."You make me feel so calm and relaxed, Alexa. Thank you for being here for me," Anthony said.Alexa smiled, but in her mind, she couldn't stop thinking about how she was feeling towards Anthony. She was already in a relationship with Cody, and she couldn't help but feel guilty for developing feelings for Anthony. At the same time, Nolan was starting to become more aggressive in h
CHAPTER 93Nolan then invited Alexa into his room, and they sat down to talk. Nolan asked Alexa what her answer was, but she stayed quiet. He assured her that he understood she needed time to think things over. He then asked her what he could do to make things right between them.Alexa was at a loss for what to say, but then Nolan reminded her of a conversation they had months ago. He had asked her if he changed to become someone his father would approve of, would she still like him and be her type. Alexa remembered the conversation, and it caused her to blush.Nolan then opened a drawer containing his collection of sketchbooks and pulled out a folder containing one of his class projects. Alexa recognized it as a copy of the painting he had made of her during their afternoon sketch session. He then showed her another sketch that he had done after Alexa had left that day when Kathy arrived. The sketches and painting were breathtaking, and Alexa couldn't take her eyes off them.As she
CHAPTER 94Nolan could feel his face turning red as he sheepishly admitted, "It's about you, Alexa."Alexa's mouth dropped in surprise, "Really? That's so sweet, Nolan. I had no idea."Nolan looked at Alexa, his eyes full of emotion, "You're my inspiration, Alexa. You inspire me to be the best version of myself. And I want the world to know how special you are to me."Alexa's heart was glowing with warmth as she looked at Nolan. "Thank you, Nolan. That means more to me than you know."Nolan turned to Alexa, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "Hey Alexa, do you want to hear me play a song?"Alexa grinned, "Yes, of course! I'm excited!"Nolan picked up his acoustic guitar and started strumming. He closed his eyes and began singing in his deep, sweet voice. Alexa listened intently, taking in every note and every word.As Nolan sang, Alexa couldn't help but notice the way his voice sounded. It was smooth and silky, and it gave her goosebumps. It was a feeling that she couldn't quite descr
CHAPTER 95"Well, since you're offering, you can start by washing the dishes," Alexa said with a teasing smile.Nolan laughed nervously. "Sure, no problem." He made his way to the sink, but as he stood there staring at the pile of dirty dishes, he suddenly felt overwhelmed. He had never washed dishes before and had no idea where to start.Without hesitation, Alexa approached Nolan and began showing him the proper way to wash the dishes. Alexa showed him how to fill the sink with hot water, add soap, and use a sponge to scrub the dishes clean. As they worked, Nolan and Alexa started chatting about their interests and hobbies."So what did you do on your day off, Alexa?" Nolan asked curiously.Alexa hesitated for a moment, not wanting to reveal the truth about her lazy day spent binge-watching TV shows. "Oh, you know, just ran some errands, went for a jog," she lied smoothly.As they continued working, the timer on the oven went off, signaling that their dinner was ready. With excitemen