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Elizabeth, don’t you even… Alexander started but stopped himself. Then Elizabeth called out, “Ms. Russell.” Alexander turned and saw Esme at the doorway. Esme quietly watched them. No wonder Alexander came out; he was here for Elizabeth in the… rain. Esme suddenly walked into the rain.

Alexander frowned, gripping the umbrella tighter, unsure what to do. Seeing him hesitate, Elizabeth pushed his umbrella away. A guy couldn’t hold an umbrella for two women at once. Even if he could, one would still feel left out. Esme stood nearby, both she and Elizabeth getting soaked. Esme just wanted to know who mattered more to Alexander: Elizabeth or her. Alexander’s face was a mix of emotions.

“Alexander, you have to choose,” Esme said calmly. Elizabeth glanced at Alexander. Seeing his calm face, she said, “I’ve been chosen many times before. I’m a person, not a commodity. Stop making me a choice.” Esme wasn’t mad about this, but Elizabeth was.

“Elizabeth, you’re scared!” Esme said quietly. Elizabeth laughed, “What am I afraid of? That he won’t choose me? She’d never been chosen before, so what was there to fear?” “You’re the one who’s scared, aren’t you?” Elizabeth stared at Esme. Esme clenched her fists. She admitted she was scared! Alexander had been acting strange lately, leaning more towards Elizabeth. Did he even realize it?

Alexander stepped forward, the umbrella now pointless. After a few seconds, he said, “Stop it, Esme. I’ll take you back to the hospital.” “Make a choice,” Esme insisted. Alexander stared at her, thinking, ‘Does she really need to push this…’ “Be me!” Alexander frowned, clearly angry.

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Elizabeth glanced at him, breathing heavily. Alexander had a bad temper. He never let anyone push his limits. He’d been patient with Esme. If Esme kept pushing, she’d only make him angrier. When Esme looked at him, her heart skipped a beat. “Alexander.” She softened her voice, suddenly afraid.

“Are you going back to the hospital or not?” Alexander gritted his teeth, clearly furious. Esme knew she had angered him. She bit her lip and slowly took the umbrella from him, whispering, “Alexander, I’ll listen. I’ll go back. Will you take me, please?”

Alexander’s face was cold. He called Nolan, who quickly arrived. “Take Ms. Russell to the hospital. Make sure she stays put until she recovers!” Alexander ordered coldly. Nolan nodded, “Yes, Mr. Tudor.” “Alexander, aren’t you taking me?” Esme asked before getting in the car.

Alexander handed the umbrella to Elizabeth and pushed her back under the doorway. After making sure she was out of the rain, he walked into the hotel without looking back. ‘Women are such trouble!’ he thought. Elizabeth’s steps were shaky. She watched him leave, trying to figure out what he was thinking. ‘Has he made a choice? Who does he choose?’ she wondered.

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