Unrepairable Love

Chapter 419

Alexander glanced back, and there was Elizabeth, giving him the death stare. He looked like he wanted to say something, but in the end, he just trailed after Esme. Elizabeth stayed quiet. After a beat, she let out a helpless laugh. What kind of mess was this? When she looked up again, Maurice was standing right in front of her. Maurice scratched his head awkwardly, looking pretty lost.

Elizabeth walked over and said, “Let’s just get this meal over with.” Whether it was Maurice or Alexander, her plan today was to treat them to a meal. Alexander might think that if he gave her the Serenity Leaf, she wouldn’t take it. But honestly, Alexander was overthinking it. When it came to research, even with Celine, she was super careful. She wouldn’t mess around with personal grudges. If it was Alexander sitting in front of her, she’d just charge a higher price.

Chapter 418

“Quit messing around,” Alexander’s voice had a sharp edge, like he was dodging something. Elizabeth just stood there, kinda lost, her eyes accidentally locking with Alexander’s intense gaze. Alexander frowned, and Elizabeth mirrored him, both of them just staring each other down. Then Esme turned her head, snapping Elizabeth out of it. Elizabeth’s hand, hanging by her side, tightened a bit before she asked, trying to stay cool, “Is this Serenity Leaf Alexander’s?”

Alexander was about to say something when Esme cut in, all cold, “What else did you think?” Elizabeth ignored Esme and kept her eyes on Alexander, waiting for his answer. Elizabeth thought, Is this Serenity Leaf Alexander’s? Did he send it to that auction abroad? If so, why didn’t he just give it to me himself? Why have someone else do it? Elizabeth’s tone was steady, “Mr. Tudor, is Serenity Leaf yours?” She needed to know the truth. Getting such a rare herb without knowing who it came from? What a joke.

Alexander didn’t want to admit it. He knew with Elizabeth’s current mood, if she found out it was from him, she’d probably refuse it. He knew he owed her, so when he found out she needed Serenity Leaf, he wanted to give it to her to make up for his past mistakes. “What else do you need to ask? Of course, this Serenity Leaf is Alexander’s. He gave it to you, got it?” Esme snapped, her voice sharp. She shot a look at Maurice behind her. Elizabeth glared at Alexander, and he looked right back at her. He didn’t deny it. So, Esme was telling the truth. This Serenity Leaf really was Alexander’s. “Then who is he?” Elizabeth pointed to Maurice behind her. Was he just some actor Alexander hired?

Alexander rubbed his temples, and after a couple of seconds, he said, “Elizabeth, the Serenity Leaf is indeed mine.” Elizabeth’s glare got more intense, her eyes full of mixed emotions. Esme stared at Alexander too, clearly pissed. So Alexander didn’t want to give the Serenity Leaf to Esme, but to Elizabeth instead!

“I was afraid you wouldn’t accept it, so I told a little lie,” Alexander said, trying to explain. He was just scared Elizabeth wouldn’t like it. Elizabeth’s expression grew more complicated. No wonder I got it so cheap. No wonder I had to come get it myself, she thought. So many weird things happened, why didn’t I…? “So, the Serenity Leaf is already with her, right?” Esme’s tone was calmer now. Alexander just nodded. Elizabeth felt helpless. Not only was it in her hands, but she might have already used it. Esme’s hand, hanging by her side, clenched. She gave Alexander a heavy look but said nothing and left. Seeing this, Alexander quickly called out, “Esme.” Esme felt deeply hurt.

Esme thought, I’m Alexander’s girlfriend now, and I want the Serenity Leaf. Shouldn’t I be his first choice? But why does he choose to give it to Elizabeth instead of me? Alexander gave Elizabeth a meaningful look. He didn’t say anything and hurried after Esme. Elizabeth watched Alexander’s back, her eyes even more complicated.

“Aunt Elizabeth,” Maurice suddenly called out, catching Elizabeth off guard. Elizabeth gave a wry smile. “What’s your deal with Alexander?” He shrugged. “Alexander’s my uncle.” Elizabeth’s mouth twitched. She’d been in the Tudor family for three years and known Alexander for ages, but she just found out he had a nephew. And Maurice really looked the part. He had those classic Tudor family good looks, handsome as hell! “Aunt Elizabeth, who was that chick just now?” Maurice asked. Elizabeth took a sip of water and reminded him, “I’m not your aunt anymore.” “I don’t like her,” Maurice said bluntly. Elizabeth glanced at him and then shut her mouth, saying nothing.

Maurice suddenly asked, “Aunt Elizabeth, if my Uncle Alexander brought you the Serenity Leaf, would you have taken it?” Elizabeth was looking down. Hearing this, she looked up. Would she…? Of course, she would. Just like she said earlier, she wouldn’t mess around with research results. “Yeah,” Elizabeth said calmly. Afraid Maurice might ask something else, Elizabeth quickly changed the subject, “You don’t like Esme?” “Yeah, she’s annoying. I don’t think she’s sincere at all. She doesn’t really love Uncle Alexander. Esme wants to be my aunt? No way,” Maurice said with a cold laugh. Even though Maurice was only about eighteen, his features were already sharp and handsome. He was really good-looking. “What about me?” Elizabeth pointed to herself, looking at Maurice with interest. Elizabeth just smiled. But Maurice scratched his head, not knowing where to start. Elizabeth didn’t want to make things tough for Maurice. After all, he was still young.

“I’m heading out. I’ll take care of the bill,” Elizabeth stood up, unable to eat anymore. For some reason, even though she said she’d take the Serenity Leaf if Alexander gave it to her, Elizabeth still felt a bit off today. “Aunt Elizabeth, we haven’t finished eating,” Maurice reminded her. Elizabeth nodded. “We can pack it up.” After saying that, she added, “Don’t call me Aunt anymore. Alexander and I are divorced.” After saying this, Elizabeth ran off without looking back. It suddenly started to drizzle outside. Elizabeth looked up, the light rain falling gently on her face, Elizabeth rubbed the spot below her shoulder, where the wound was feeling a faint pain.