The night passed away like a soft sigh in the darkness. Jack’s mind kept pondering on what Alex told him the other night. He didn't have a good sleep as he became restless and tossed on the floor.Each toss was accompanied by a deep sigh as every minute felt like an eternity to him. A part of him wanted to tell Alex that he wasn't his father and his other self wanted Alex all to himself. All these months, he cared and adored Alex like his own son, he couldn't afford to lose him to the people who hurt him. Immediately the sun rose, Alex had gone to take Emma to her school while Jack pretended to have a throbbing headache. He picked up his phone and dialed the number that had warned him not to phone the police, hoping Rex would answer the call himself.The call abruptly stopped ringing as someone answered it.“Mr. Rex, please, let's meet at my apartment. I need to talk to you about Alex,” Jack muttered and a shrill voice replied. “Will be there,”A few minutes later, a fancy black car

“I'm ready,” Alex replied, and a chuckle echoed at the other end of the call.“Ready for? You act strangely, Alex. You are the same person who shoved me out of your apartment, now you are asking of me,” Rex muttered.“I’m ready to be your son and true heir,” Alex spoke hastily, and it ended with silence.“Wow! You finally accepted! Come meet me then,” Rex exclaimed, his voice tinged with happiness.“Not yet. I need help. My father needs surgery immediately.” “Your father?”“My Dad…. I mean Jack,” Alex responded sternly and Rex replied, “Ok, okay. I will deal with that. Send me the hospital’s name and the condition he is in-”Alex ended the call before he hastily texted the hospital’s name and Jack’s condition to the number. Immediately that was done, he rushed back to the hospital, hoping everything will be settled. ••When Alex reached the hospital, a man sent down from Rex helped with the payments while Alex signed the consent form. The surgery proceeded afterward, as Alex prayed

“Alex?” Bella called out, unsure of who she saw. She blinked repeatedly and opened her eyes slowly, hoping Alex was just a hallucination. But when he didn't disappear as she assumed he would, her heart raced faster. She panicked.“Yes, Alex is my name. Do you know me?” Alex inquired, causing Bella to drop the spoon in shock.Deep down, Bella thought she was hallucinating or Alex’s ghost was speaking to her, and she froze. Alex’s brows furrowed when he noticed the way she stared at him with wide-opened eyes.He watched how her jaw hung and the way she stumbled backward like she saw a ghost. As she stumbled, she fell and muttered, “Ghost… ghost.” She uttered, crawling away from Alex. Meanwhile, Alex didn't understand why she behaved strangely. He reached out to her, to assist her back to the chair, but that frightened Bella more!She trembled, then screamed at the top of her voice, gaining every patron in the restaurant’s attention. “Stay away from me! You died long ago! You are a gho

“Someone better? What do you mean by that?!” Bella yelled, her blood boiling with anger. The nurse took a step back, caught off guard by Bella’s sudden anger. She hastily wore a fake smile to regain her composure, “I didn't mean to say anything offensive, but I was only clarifying the truth.” the nurse pleaded, not wanting to cause a violent argument.“Truth? You were literally insulting my status!” Bella replied with anger evident in her voice. The nurse heaved a sigh, realizing how her statements angered Bella and she felt remorseful. “Ma’am, calm down. This is a hospital, and it should be a quiet and safe environment for everyone.”“Yeah,” Bella declared firmly, clinging to the hopes that Alex would accept her as his wife. She laid back on the bed and she glared at the nurse. “I’m quiet because when Alex and I are together, I will invite you to our party, so there is no need to argue with you,” Bella spoke firmly while the nurse laughed, before reaching for the door.“Keep dream

“Alright then... But since Dad assigned some bodyguards and Theo to me, I don't think there is a need to fear or be that careful.” Alex continued to eat his meal and Jack’s heart crumbled.A feeling of jealousy enveloped him, as he listened to Alex call Rex ‘Dad’. He wished he had been a good father to his biological son and was as rich as Rex. Losing his appetite at his jealous thought, Jack dropped the fork and questioned Alex.“You seem to love the noodles. Should I get more?” Jack inquired, but Alex hastily declined by shaking his head. “No, no. This plate is enough. I just want to discuss some other things with you.”“It is about my personal life, and I've not informed Rex... I mean Dad yet,” a smile lit up on Jack’s face. He instantly approaches Alex, as he was delighted to know what Alex wants to discuss with him before Rex. “Go on, son.” Jack gestured and Alex chuckled. “About the dreams I had about getting married to a woman... I met the bride physically. Turned out that we