Chapter 86 Alice remembered her past life; sheâd worried about Noahâs stomach, yet heâd been moved to tears by Chloeâs simple rice porridge. Why would she still bother?
Andrew Yates said sarcastically, âNoah, you should be asking your obedient fake sister to accompany you. Why bother Alice?â
Noah tried to speak but was stopped by Secretary Davis and taken for tests. The doctor sighed to Alice.âHe didnât receive treatment last time. He left the hospital and drank alcohol. Heâs practically committing suicide. Itâll become stomach cancer if he keeps this up.â Alice remembered Noahâs stomach problems in her past life, but heâd managed them well; it wouldnât have worsened like this.
Leaving the office, she found Jack waiting.âWhereâs Andrew Yates?â
âRestroom. What did the doctor say?â
âHe needs treatment and medication, or it will become stomach cancer.â This affected Alice.
Jack knew she was kind; otherwise, she wouldnât be at the hospital. He hesitated.âWhat are you going to do?â
âI donât know.â Alice looked at him.âYou got a girlfriend so fast?â
They were close. Jack avoided her gaze.âNot yet.â
She whispered, âThe girl you were with at the restaurant?â Sheâd seen him dining with a girl.
Jackâs throat tightened.âNo.â
Silence fell between them.
Noah emerged in a wheelchair, looking pale. Aliceâs tone was detached.âThe doctor said you treatment, medication, and to stop drinking.â
need Iâm forgetful. You used to supervise my medication. I often forget now that youâre not home.â Noahâs words implied he saw a softening in her eyes; she still cared. Heâd even endure this illness if it brought her back.
Alice smirked.âYou can ask Chloe to remind you. She loves doing that.â
Noah was speechless.âYour medicinal porridge was also effective, but only you can make it. I know you sacrificed a lot. It was my fault...â
âItâs not medicine; it wonât help.â Alice didnât take the bait.âGet treated. Iâm leaving.â âAlice, will... will you visit again?â Hope flickered in Noahâs eyes.
Alice, remembering seeing Chloe at the hospital last time, refused calmly.âMaybe.â She left, not staying long. Noah looked at Secretary Davis.âDid Alice forgive me?â Secretary Davis thought not. Winning Alice back would be difficult.
Alice and Jack returned to the apartment. Andrew Yates rushed ahead.âGotta use the restroom!
you later.â
See Alice and Jack walked behind.âThat company is Andrew Yatesâs? You have a position there?â
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Menu Chapter 86 âBack door.â
In the elevator, Alice was restless, seeing their reflections. She smelled his alcohol.âCan I ask you something?â
Jack looked at her intently. âWhat?â
She hesitated, then couldnât speak. He stepped closer, looking down at her.âAsk.â she backed until her back was against the elevator wall. She bit her Under his intense gaze, lip.âNothing.â
away He lightly tapped her forehead.âDonât overthink.â
Alice touched her forehead. Did he mean Noahâs hospitalization or his girlfriend? The elevator opened; Alice turned and ran.
Jack rubbed his temples; he hadnât drunk this much in a while. Back at the apartment, Andrew Yates asked, âHowâd it go?â
âHowâd what go?â
âDonât lie. When you mentioned your girlfriend, Alice reacted strongly. Donât pretend you notice.â
didnât Jack leaned against the counter. His gaze was dark as he slowly rotated his wine glass.âSheâll forget about this once sheâs at university.â She would grow after seeing the world. All he could do was watch her go.
Andrew Yates looked at Jack.âHopefully.â He sensed something was off with Jack. Perhaps he hadnât noticed that his concern had changed.
Alice felt awkward around Jack the next few days. She liked him. She was certain her online person. crush wasnât Jack, despite the same username. They werenât the same She remembered her online crush from her past life would appear in the game in less than two weeks. She could try to meet him.
That evening, her fans asked about the finals.
ãGoddess Lemon, will you compete?ã
ãLanding Team will lose without you.]
ãWindham family is biased. Let the white lotus compete! Goddess Lemon isnât someone you can order around!]
Alice checked the date; the finals were tomorrow. She hadnât planned on competing.. She noticed Noah and Luke were online, watching the stream. The questions were probably deliberate.
Alice said calmly, âI wonât be competing, but I will compete in the next tournament.â She wanted to avoid trouble.
After speaking, she noticed Luke had left the stream. Hopefully, heâd understand. Luke angrily left the stream, feeling complicated emotions. He finally realized Alice wouldnât return. Heâd expected her to prioritize Windham family honor; sheâd cared about that in the past, returning for the revival match. Heâd thought she was just sulking. Heâd miscalculated.
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Chapter 96 Luke looked at Noah.âSecond Brother, what should I do?â
âSixth Brother, I told you your apology was insincere, and you kept bullying her. I wouldnât forgive you either.â
âBut Iâve always talked to her like that. She never got angry. Why is she different now?â Luke was confused. Heâd argued with her to maintain his dignity as an older brother; he wouldnât hurt her. Heâd even defended her at the company. Heâd just been harsh with his words. Why didnât she understand?
âSixth Brother, what will you do about the finals?â
âIâll talk to Big Brother. Heâll convince Alice to compete!â