Chapter 79

Alexander's POV...

I pulled out my tie violently, sending a dull pain to my neck. To my disappointment, the conversation I had with Sonia got a better part of me. Maybe I was too harsh on her, but that still doesn't justify her actions. She was independent-minded enough to know what to do and what not. I inhaled, trying to clear my head.

Throwing my head back, I shut my eyes tightly, jolting back almost at the same time when I remembered that I had not spoken to Edwina all day. It surprised me that she made no attempt to reach out to me. I felt a bit bothered. Picking up my phone from the stack of files I had tossed it on, I called her. But she wasn't picking. Where the hell could she be? She should be awake by now. I thought again, checking my wristwatch.

I was about to start raving when she picked up.

"Hey."

Her soft voice filled my ears, sending some tingle my way.

"Hey, mama," I cooed, surprised at the change in my tone. "Missed you all day."

"Missed you more, sorry I didn't infor