Chapter 106

His voice was smooth, a magnetic baritone, especially when he mentioned Esme with such affection. Elizabeth felt a pang in her heart when she heard it. She gave Alexander a long look, smiled lightly, and went back to the private room without a word. If Esme knew Alexander paid the bill, she would probably be furious.

Alexander watched Elizabeth walk away, his eyes full of mixed emotions. In the past, if Elizabeth heard he was comforting Esme, she’d have made a scene. But now, she’d glanced at him and left. Did she stop loving him? Or did she love him so much she had to pretend not to care?

Elizabeth returned to the private rooms, leaving the door open, knowing Alexander would come for Esme. Sure enough, Alexander knocked just as she sat down. He quickly got up and walked to him. He gently ruffled her hair and said softly, “Finished eating? I’ll take you home.”

Elizabeth glanced at them, then sipped her water. Seeing Alexander, the others invited him, “Mr. Tudor, we just started! Why not join us?” Esme and Alexander were always seen together, and everyone knew about their relationship. Meanwhile, Elizabeth, Alexander’s legal wife, sat there unnoticed.

“It’s your gathering. I don’t want to intrude,” Alexander politely declined. “Everyone’s inviting you, why not join? Elizabeth is here too,” Esme said, looking at Elizabeth.

Alexander glanced at Elizabeth, who was curled up in her chair, looking at her phone, appearing thin and lonely. Elizabeth gave him a faint glance and continued looking at her phone. Seeing her ignore him, Alexander inexplicably agreed, “Alright then.” He sat down with Esme opposite Elizabeth. His intense gaze fell on Elizabeth. Elizabeth’s grip on her phone tightened slightly, then she lowered her head.

The dinner continued, and everyone talked about strange patients they encountered during the day. Elizabeth occasionally responded with a gentle smile and sometimes sipped her water. Sunny, sitting next to Elizabeth, saw she looked lonely and started recommending food, “Dr. Percy, try this lobster. It’s delicious!”

“You should eat more,” Elizabeth said to Sunny. Sunny shook her head. “I’ve had enough.” Elizabeth gave Sunny a kind and gentle smile. “Thank you, I won’t.” “Sonny gave it to you, so you should eat,” Laura added, recommending more food, “This is also very good.” Elizabeth smiled again. “Okay, you pay, I eat.” But she still didn’t eat, just sipped her water.

Chapter 106

As long as everyone was having fun, she was content to join in. Alexander’s gaze stayed on Elizabeth. She was truly beautiful; every smile and frown exuded an elegance that others couldn't replicate. Though Esme was cute and pure, next to Elizabeth, the contrast was stark, making Esme seem frivolous and immature.