Grand Return of Alexander Fitzgerald : The Great Son-In-Law

Chapter 78

A heavy silence descended upon the room, broken only by the pattering rain outside as Daniel, the outspoken one, voiced the collective shock. "Hold on, you mean to tell us you've been lying to us all along?" Alex, his gaze steady, responded, "I didn't lie. I just didn't want this part of me out."

Zac, recalling Maria's revelation, interjected, "Maria did mention it when she was here. I said it can't be true." Aaron, catching up on the unfolding drama, queried, "Maria was here?" Zac sighed, "Long story."

Daniel, attempting to maintain order, exclaimed, "Guys, hold on! Alex, what other thing did you keep from us about you that we don't know?" Alex's voice, tinged with regret, replied, "This is the only thing, and my ex-wife doesn't know about this either."

John chimed in, "So you've been fake with us all along?" Alex defended himself, "Again, guys, I wasn't. I only did it to protect myself." Daniel, seemingly unconvinced, retorted, "Yeah, but we've all been buddies for years now. How ar