Chapter 397

Elizabeth stood there, just watching as Alexander muttered, “Yeah.” It was so soft, a breeze could have carried it away.

“Esme, let’s talk downstairs. You’re killing me here!” Allen shouted, his body shaking. Allen thought, Nancy’s gone. Can’t lose Esme searching for her. How would I cope? Is this my fate, a life of sorrow?

“Mom, I’m sorry, I don’t want this either, but I’m really sad,” Esme shook her head, tears streaming down. “I’ve been sleepless for days. When I shut my eyes, it’s all negative thoughts. I sense everyone’s against me, aiming to hurt and oust me. Since my academic background was revealed, I feel useless.”

Esme’s tears softened everyone’s hearts. No one could stand to see a beautiful girl cry. But Elizabeth listened without a flicker of emotion and thought, Am I too heartless?

Allen started crying too. Leon held him up and stepped forward, gently coaxing, “Esme, come on down. We’ll do whatever you want, okay?”

“Esme, come down,” Henry said, opening his arms to her, trying to calm her. Esme ignored them and looked at Alexander. Esme thought, Everyone’s saying their piece, but what about Alexander? He’s the most important to me. Is he just going to stand there and watch? I’m here because of him. Why does he keep digging into my life?

“Life sucks,” Esme took a step back. Everyone was instantly shocked. Alexander stepped forward, his eyes intense, his heart in chaos. Esme had saved his life. If he couldn’t save her, he’d never forgive himself.

“Esme, listen to me,” Alexander said, trying to steady her. “You’re not worthless, you’re amazing. No one’s targeting you. Don’t overthink it. From now on, just do what you want, okay?”

Alexander was being super patient. Elizabeth had never seen him like this.

“Alexander, I love you so much,” Esme’s tears streamed down, her voice rough. “I want to marry you, but I can’t wait for you to propose.”

Alexander got flustered hearing this. Henry quickly said, “Lame, don’t do anything stupid. Alexander will marry you! You’ll get what you want, right, Alexander?” Henry signaled Alexander to reassure her. Alexander had to admit, he was at a loss for words.

Seeing his silence, Esme turned around.

Chapter 397

Alexander closed his eyes, knowing he had no choice. He shouted, “Marry you ASAP. We’ll get married.” Esme immediately looked at him.

Everyone exchanged confused glances, thinking, Are the Russells playing along? Is this a forced marriage or a suicide attempt?

“Come down,” Alexander stepped forward, reaching out to catch her. Esme looked at him in disbelief and asked, “Are you serious?”

“Yes,” Alexander answered patiently. Esme collapsed into his arms, crying uncontrollably, her whole body shaking. She had been scared to death, afraid Alexander would turn and leave. But he didn’t, proving he still loved her.

Alexander lowered his head, his eyes darkening, becoming unreadable. When he looked around again, Elizabeth was gone.