Unrepairable Love

Chapter 416

Alexander was caught off guard for a second. He turned his head toward where Elizabeth had just left and frowned. Elizabeth wanted to have a meal with Maurice? Alexander shot back a text to Maurice: "Tell her no."

Maurice replied immediately: "Uncle Alexander, she just wanted to thank me for the Serenity Leaf. No big deal, just a meal."

Alexander stayed quiet.

Maurice: [Should I go?]

Just as Alexander was about to reply, Esme grabbed his hand and smiled, “What are you looking at?”

Alexander shook his head and turned off his phone. Esme squinted and grinned. “Alexander, wanna grab a bite together?”

“Sure.” Alexander nodded, paid the bill, and they left.

On the way to the restaurant, Maurice texted again: [Couldn’t say no, so I accepted. Don’t worry, Uncle Alex. Won’t tell about the Serenity Leaf.]

Alexander read the text but didn’t respond. He thought, If he wants to go, let him. Maurice is smart; he won’t mess up. Alexander didn’t want Elizabeth to know he was the one who gave her the Serenity Leaf because he was worried she’d refuse it.

The car pulled up in front of a restaurant. Esme was scrolling through her phone and suddenly said, “Alexander, do you still have the Serenity Leaf?”

Alexander glanced at her, his eyes calm. “What?”

Esme showed him a photo on her phone as they walked into the restaurant. “I saw a news report from a lab saying they got the Serenity Leaf. You said it was still useful, and you gave it to a lab?” Ene’s face showed a bit of pride. “Doesn’t this mean we’re helping with research?”

Alexander then realized Elizabeth had always wanted the Serenity Leaf because the lab needed it.

“Yeah.” Alexander’s eyes deepened, and he followed the waiter with me to the second floor. The second floor was a private dining area separated by screens. The restaurant’s decor was super chill, with a scholarly vibe.

Just as Alexander was about to sit down with Esme, he saw the elevator doors open, revealing two familiar faces: Elizabeth and Esme. Esme was surprised but also annoyed. Elizabeth immediately looked up upon hearing Lone’s voice.

How could she run into Alexander and Esine while having a meal? She used to think Lisbun was big enough to avoid people she didn’t want to see. But now she realized Lisbun was really small; she always ran into people she didn’t want to see, like some kind of curse.

Maurice saw Alexander and was about to greet him. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and silently closed his mouth. Alexander being here was perfect; no matter what Elizabeth said, he would be involved and could hear everything. Alexander pursed his lips, pretended not to know them, and looked down at his phone. Elizabeth had no intention of greeting him either, as they had just encountered each other in the store.

Elizabeth and Maurice walked to a small table. Elizabeth handed the menu to Maurice and said gently, “Maurice, thanks for the Serenity Leaf. Everyone in our lab is super grateful. They specifically asked me to treat you to a meal to thank you personally.”

Esme instinctively glanced at them, curious about what they were discussing. Esme vaguely heard something about the Serenity Leaf, but she wasn’t very sure. Esme thought, Isn’t there only one Serenity Leaf? It should be with Alexander.

Maurice quickly shook his head and said, “It’s no big deal. Really.”

Elizabeth immediately shook her head. “No, it’s a very important matter.”

Maurice waved his hand and didn’t forget to sneak a glance at Alexander. Maurice thought, Does Alexander hear that? Elizabeth said she’s very grateful; this help is a big deal.

“By the way, how did you get the Serenity Leaf?” Elizabeth poured a glass of water, intrigued.