Divorced Heiress
Chapter 70

The water that Alexander offered me, I drank it so quickly that I could have choked, but it was the only solution to dissipate the nerves that were bubbling in my system. It didn't take long for my pulse to return to normal, I regained my breath, and I stabilized almost completely.

My eyes stopped on Alexander's face, at the moment when an important detail crossed my mind, putting aside any other thoughts. Unconsciously, I firmly grabbed Alexander's arm, as if I could fall at any moment, but the worry that lodged in my chest and reflected on my face barely let me breathe.

- Alexander, if what you're saying is true, then our son is in danger, have you thought about that? Why didn't you tell me before? - I barely said, with a choked voice, feeling the knot in my throat not allowing me to breathe.

If that wretch dared to even touch a single hair of my son, he would know what I was capable of, he could mess with whoever he wants, but never with my son, I was going to protect him fiercely.

Alexander also seemed worried, but he was able to hide it easily. My fingers were still clutched to his arm, and although I knew I was causing him pain, he never complained or pushed me away. Instead, he stroked my back in an attempt to calm me.

- Sarah, even though I didn't tell you before, the reason I'm here, apart from assuming my role as a father with all the love in the world, is to protect you and Tristan. Nothing bad will happen to either of you, I won't allow it. -

His hand slowly approached my hair, pushing aside a strand that was in my face. Just the thought that my son could be the perfect target for Paul made me feel sick.

-I made bad decisions in the past that I now regret, for being a coward and thinking that's how I would protect you. And from my mistakes, I've learned that the best way is to do it on my own. I learned it late, but the past cannot be changed. There are more things that you might not know, what do you think if tonight I go to Villa Doinel to talk about this with your father? I would also like to spend time with my son.-

I didn't even know what to say with everything he said, my mind wasn't functioning at one hundred percent, the only thing I could think about was my son and his well-being.

Although it left a bad taste in my mouth, I had to come to an agreement with Alexander to keep our son safe. Right now, he was our priority, despite any differences between him and me.

I stood up abruptly, causing Alexander to get startled. Far from removing his hands from me, he held me tightly around the waist, as if he was afraid I would fall.

- I'm going for Tristan. - I said in an attempt to free myself from his grip, but it was useless. Alexander had no intention of letting me go, I could see it in his worried eyes.

- No, no, Sarah, don't worry about Tristan. I've left him under protection wherever he is, nothing will happen to him. First, you need to calm down and when you do, I'll accompany you myself if that makes you feel safer. -

His hands left my back and the next second, they settled on my cheeks, cradling them so I could look into his eyes without interruption. I didn't fully understand what he was telling me, but after feeling his long fingers on my face, I realized that Alexander not only knew more than I imagined, but he has also acted swiftly for the sake of his son.

- Sarah, I'm not lying when I say I'll protect you, even if it's the last thing I do. You mean everything to me, I don't care if you still have a poor opinion of me.-

- Alexander... - I interrupted him before he continued speaking. Our gazes met once again, and what was going through my head and about to come out of my mouth seemed ridiculous. - I'm scared.

Alexander gave me a half-smile, and this time, he surprised me by embracing me for a long while, during which I dedicated myself to curse the Dubois.

- It's okay, Sarah, it's okay to be afraid, we're only human and it's allowed, but I don't allow you to lose strength. Now more than ever, you must appear strong and capable.-

He let go of the hug while uttering those words of encouragement, which, to my surprise, achieved their purpose. -In your house, I'll tell you everything I know and give you the information that I'm sharing with your father to put an end to this.-

I nodded in response and almost immediately looked at him confused.

-My father you say?- I asked with curiosity, and it wasn't necessary for him to say a single word for me to understand why they were so close now. Of course, that was it.

-In any case, I will also go with Vincent, he has been helping me since the moment my suspicions started. Why investigate on our own when we can do it together? After all, we're pursuing the same goal, aren't we?- I proposed, putting my pride aside, but it was true, we could work together for better results.

-Vincent... He repeated the name as if it annoyed him, and I looked at him with an unpleased expression.

-It will be with Vincent.- He changed his mind upon seeing my expression, and I raised an eyebrow before finally getting rid of him and going straight to the door.

-Sarah.- Alexander called me before I opened the door, and I turned enough to look at him in silence, waiting for him to speak.

-Yes?- I asked.

-Thank you.- He looked at me confused, not understanding why he was thanking me, and immediately continued. -Thank you for having my son and loving him so much. You deserve to be happy, no matter who it is with. I will be happy when I see you smile like you used to with me.-