Chapter 395
Chapter 395:
It hadn’t even been three months, yet despite the blow of amnesia, he had already completed nearly eighty percent of the job. Provided the surgery didn’t interfere with the schedule, he was on track to finish right on time.
Her challenge hadn’t been about winning or losing; it had been a silent test of his capability, nothing more.
And by now, there was no doubt left in her mind—Alden had passed with flying colors.
“Thanks for being so understanding,” Alden said, his gratitude evident.
Still, Natalie wasn’t quite ready to warm up to him. Her next question came with an unmistakable chill. “How long will you be out of commission? Is Helena planning to hover over you the entire time p>
A wide living room window overlooked the garden.
Alden didn’t respond immediately. He gazed toward Helena’s silhouette in the living room, as if the answer lay somewhere between them. Perched on the edge of the sofa, she laughed, cheering for Kareem and Albert as they battled over the chessboard. Her face was lit with joy.
In return, the two men showered her with affection—slipping her treats, whispering strategy tips, and reveling in her delight as the room filled with warmth and cheerful energy.
That lively atmosphere seemed to melt some of Alden’s tension, drawing a quiet smile to his lips as he took it all in.
After a few more seconds of watching, he turned his attention back to Natalie and spoke with quiet sincerity. “I’ve decided to go abroad for the operation alone. I’m not bringing Helena with me p>
“What?” That statement caught Natalie off guard.
Alden continued calmly, “She just secured her promotion as a news anchor. If I ask her to come, she’ll need to take time off—and I don’t want to be the reason she loses her chance. Her dreams matter, and I won’t be the obstacle standing in her way p>
Natalie’s gaze shifted as she scanned him slowly, and for the first time, she saw something beyond his polished exterior.
With the kind of wealth and power Alden wielded, it would have been easy for him to be controlling. Plenty of men in love expected the world to orbit around them, no matter how sincere their affections for a woman.
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What stood out now wasn’t just Alden’s love. It was the way he honored Helena’s aspirations, treating her goals with a kind of reverence that spoke volumes.
That alone was enough to finally ease the tension in Natalie’s chest, softening her resistance to welcoming him into the family.
Even so, the protective instinct buried deep in her heart stirred, and she offered a gentle but firm reminder. “I respect that you’re prioritizing Helena’s career, but don’t forget—you mean just as much to her. If she misses the chance to be there and something goes wrong, that guilt will haunt her for the rest of her life p>
Without flinching, Alden set his jaw and spoke with calm conviction. “I won’t let anything happen. That’s a promise p>