Chapter 287
Chapter 287:
“Alden!” Helena’s voice cracked, desperation clawing at her throat. “What’s happened to you? I’m Helena—your wife! You—” She stumbled forward, her legs…
Moving faster than her thoughts, desperate to close the ever-growing distance between them, Helena reached out.
But Alden angled his shoulder to avoid her touch, his brows tightening in visible irritation.
Helena stopped cold. A tremor ran through her as her voice cracked again, this time more broken. “Is it happening again? Are you caught in something dangerous, and this is your way of shielding me? If that’s the truth, then at least let Xavier stay in touch! Don’t just disappear p>
Her voice rose, torn and hoarse, echoing in the silence like glass shattering—and for a fleeting second, a flicker of something passed through Alden’s expression. A glint of conflict. Of pain.
That was when Eleanino stepped forward with a huff, as if she’d had enough. “Ms. Ellis, Xavier has already been sent abroad. Alden prefers to keep those around him at a distance from you. Please don’t show up like this again p>
Alden’s frown deepened, a cold shadow passing over his face. Had Helena already drawn Xavier to her side? The implication in Eleanino’s words wasn’t lost on him—and when he looked at Helena again, his gaze turned even colder.
That emptiness in Alden’s eyes wasn’t just cold—it felt like a door closing in Helena’s face.
She steadied herself with a deep breath, swallowing the sting clawing at her throat.
Whatever was going on between him and Eleanino didn’t sit right.
Maybe Eleanino’s presence pushed Alden to keep up appearances, to act like something he wasn’t.
Helena didn’t let the silence drag. She turned to Eleanino and said evenly, “Miss Haynes, I’d like to speak with my husband. Alone p>
Still, Eleanino remained where she was, her eyes locked on Alden as though waiting for his cue.
“Alden,” Helena continued, her voice steady now, “we’re husband and wife. But the way things look right now, people are starting to think Miss Haynes is the one married to you. If I can’t even have a private conversation with you, her reputation is only going to suffer more p>
Though she spoke with calm precision, her words were anything but gentle.
𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓵 𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷 @
With a hint of irritation, Eleanino reluctantly nodded her consent.
Alden acknowledged the indistinct lines that had formed between him and Eleanino with a gentle nod, indicating that she should step away momentarily. After Eleanino left, Helena attempted to close the distance between herself and Alden, yet he remained distant.
Helena extended her hand, grasping at nothing but air. She inhaled deeply, striving for stability.
Once her nerves had settled, Helena said softly, “I’m not sure what you’ve been through. You can choose to keep it hidden from me. However, there’s something critical you need to know. The grave of your mother isn’t located in Cheson. It’s possible she’s still alive. You p>