?Chapter 145:


    “K?” A deep voice shattered the stillness.


    Whirling around, K found herself facing Alex, who stood at the shadowy threshold of the corridor, his brow creased and his eyes reflecting a chilling frost.


    “What the hell are you doing here?” Alex demanded sharply. His sudden presence seemed to snatch the smug grin right off K’s face.


    K blinked, momentarily thrown off bnce, but she swiftly masked her surprise, her eyes flickering with defiance before settling back into their usual haughty re.


    “Oh, Alex, what a coincidence,” she drawled, her voice dripping with feigned surprise. “Still ying the gant knight for Sadie after all these years?”


    Alex’s expression turned stormy, his voice cold and steely. “K, what exactly are you up to?”


    With a sneer curling her lips, K’s eyes sparkled with scorn. “What am I up to?” she huffed, leaning in closer. “Just paying a visit to an old friend. But you, Alex—three years and still chasing after Sadie’s affection? How… romantic.”


    She stretched the word, her voice thick with sarcasm, mocking Alex’s unrequited devotion.


    Alex’s hands balled into fists at his sides, his jaw tightening as he fought to keep his anger in check. “K, whatever you think is going on with Sadie and me, you’re wrong.”


    K’s eyebrow arched maliciously, and her smirk widened. “Oh? It isn’t what I think? Then enlighten me, Alex—whose child is that?” Her gazended on the door to Laura’s apartment, her question hanging heavily in the air like a charged usation.


    Alex inhaled sharply, his chest heaving as he struggled to maintain control. He was keenly aware that he couldn’t let K uncover the truth, nor could he risk her spilling everything to Noah.


    With a tense voice, he shot back, “This is Sadie’s personal matter—it has nothing to do with you.”


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    “Personal matter? Sounds more like something scandalous,” K retorted, her voice dripping with scorn. “Alex, you really should open your eyes. Don’t let that woman fool you!”


    Alex felt a surge of frustration but restrained himself, fearful that Noah might appear out of nowhere, leaving him scrambling for an exnation.


    Steadying his voice, he warned, “K, enough! Stay out of this! She’s done with the chaos—let her have the peaceful life she deserves and don’t bother her again!”


    Kughed harshly, disbelief clear on her face. “A peaceful life? If peace is really what she’s after, whye back to Jazmah? Face it, Alex—you’re blind to how she’s manipting you!”


    Alex’s eyes narrowed, a cold fire burning behind them. “That’s none of your business! Get the hell out of here!”


    Turning around, K strode toward her car parked along the roadside. Pausing by the door, she threw Alex a loaded nce. “If you’re really in love with her, you’d better stake your im fast. You’re not the only one interested.”


    With those parting words, she slid into her car and sped off.


    Alex stood there, watching the red taillights fade into the distance, his brow creased with worry and contemtion. He lingered for a brief moment, then turned and made his way to Laura’s apartment.


    With a gentle rap on the door, he waited, his heart pounding with a mix of anticipation and dread. When the door swung open, Sadie stood there, her smile tired but weing.


    “Alex, what brings you here at this hour?” she inquired softly, her voice a gentle murmur.


    “I needed to see how you and your grandmother were holding up,” Alex replied, stepping inside with concern evident in his voice. “How is she?”


    “She’s resting, already turned in for the night,” Sadie whispered, her gaze dropping slightly. “K stopped by earlier.”


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