Chapter 0020 Take Alex Home

The evening of the second day arrived with an air of anticipation. Anastasia was eager to introduce Alex to her family. To her, relationships weren’t casual; they were a path to marriage. If she was serious about someone, her family had to know him.

When she told Alex about her intentions, his initial reaction was reluctance. It wasn’t that he didn’t see a future with her—he did, deeply—but he was all too aware of the Stewarts’ status. They would want more for their daughter than what he appeared to offer. The weight of his secret identity pressed on him, but he felt an inexplicable need to keep it hidden for now.

Yet, his love for Anastasia was stronger than his reservations. “I’ll go with you,” he finally said, the words carrying a mixture of resolve and unease.

When Anastasia heard his agreement, she lit up with joy. Later that night, they arrived at the Stewart Mansion, a grand edifice that exuded wealth and power. As they walked into the grand dining hall, Anastasia noticed that