Chapter 292
Chapter 292:
Then, his expression darkened. Worry crept into his tone. “When I first got the assignment, I tried to reach Mr. Wilson. Called him over and over. He never picked up. I heard he’s awake now, but I still cannot get through p>
Leonino nodded, his brow furrowed, implying he had the same experience.
Dorian folded his arms, his voice low and calculating. “Right now, Alden only has Eleanino around him. She is keeping everyone else at a distance. My guess? She is the one making sure he does not speak to anyone outside p>
Valeria crossed her arms, skeptical. “But Alden is not the kind of man who lets anyone control him. If he didn’t agree with it, would Eleanino really dare to act like this p>
Helena had remained quiet through it all, sitting stiffly on the edge of the sofa. Her eyes were fixed on a distant thought, her expression unreadable.
“Helena?” Valeria’s voice softened. “What is it? Say something.” She looked at Helena with concern.
Helena blinked, returning to the moment with a long breath. “You are right. Alden does not bend easily. He never has. For him to be acting so out of character now, the car accident must have had some effect. When I saw him earlier, physically, he seemed stable. A few injuries, yes, but nothing serious enough to explain this… change.” Her voice lowered. “So if it is not his body p>
“Then it’s his mind,” Valeria said, finishing the thought for her, eyes wide with realization.
Helena nodded slowly, the weight of it sinking in. “If Eleanino is cutting off all outside contact, it means she is afraid someone will discover the truth. That only confirms one thing—whatever is happening to Alden, it benefits her p>
Helena’s insight blended intellect with emotion, stirring silent nods from everyone around.
“What’s really happening with him…?” Her voice trailed off, thoughts rewinding to the final exchange she’d had with Alden.
She had revealed that Delaney—his mother—might still be alive. He, however, showed no reaction, entirely absorbed in pushing her away.
Even if Alden truly had fallen for Eleanino, it didn’t justify his utter apathy toward his own mother.
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A jolt of clarity hit Helena. Instinctively, she turned to Leonino. “Tell me something—how well can Alden hear these days p>
Leonino blinked, caught unprepared by the sudden question.
Sensing his pause, Helena leaned closer, her tone urgent. “Are you really going to hide this from me now p>
Exhaling heavily, Leonino finally confessed, “His hearing loss is returning.” Helena’s face grew grim.
Leonino quickly defended Alden. “He didn’t want to burden you with it p>
“But doesn’t he understand that keeping secrets only makes it worse for me?” Helena’s voice cracked. Now she understood—he hadn’t heard her final words. Swallowing her frustration, she asked, “Has it gotten critical? Could the crash have aggravated it? Is there a possibility he could lose his hearing for good?” Her gaze stayed fixed on Leonino.