Chapter 189

Serena shot Alicia an icy glare. “Miss Shelton, you really are a nuisance.”

She climbed into the car, muttering a warning under her breath that Alicia had better not get in her way.

Alicia pretended not to hear and settled into the seat beside her.

Melanie got in as well, looking numb and detached, not sparing Serena a single concerned glance. She probably knew that Serena was just putting on an act.

It was obvious to everyone—Serena’s little performance only ever fooled Tyrone.

When they reached the hospital, the doctor recommended admitting Serena for observation. No one could say for certain why she’d suddenly felt so ill.

Serena had always been frail, and the moment they ran tests, a slew of minor ailments inevitably cropped up. The doctor could only suggest she stay overnight for monitoring.

After all, the old accident had left her with too many lingering complications.

Alicia could see the guilt weighing heavily on Tyrone. Serena had ended up in a coma for years after that crash—saving him. Her health had never recovered.

“Tyrone, I’m scared,” Serena whimpered from her hospital bed, voice trembling. “Will you stay with me tonight?”

“Alicia’s pregnant. She shouldn’t be up late,” Tyrone replied, his tone calm but firm. “I’ll take her home first.”

Serena’s eyes flashed with triumph as she glanced provocatively at Alicia.

Alicia kept her gaze lowered, silent.

“Uncle Tyrone, you focus on Aunt Alicia,” Melanie spoke up, offering him an easy way out. “I’ll stay with Mom. We haven’t seen each other in years—

I’d like to spend some time talking to her.”

Tyrone nodded. “That sounds like a good idea. You two must have plenty to catch up on. I’ll ask Wilma to bring you something to eat later.”

Serena glared at Melanie, resenting her interference. Meddling, that’s what it was—doing something so foolish.

Melanie just sat quietly, saying nothing.

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Alicia glanced at her. She had spent so much time wishing for her mother’s return, but now that Serena was back... she felt even less happy than before.

Tyrone took Alicia’s hand as they left. It was only when they were alone in the car that he finally spoke. “She suffers from severe bipolar disorder.

There’s a real risk she could hurt herself if left unattended. Someone has to keep an eye on her around the clock. I’m sorry... I owe her a debt, but today you got dragged into all this because of me.”

Alicia shook her head, searching his face. Was it just a debt?

“You love her, don’t you?” she asked softly.

Tyrone froze, meeting her gaze. “Who told you that?”

Alicia didn’t answer. She couldn’t betray Melanie. Besides, wasn’t it common knowledge that Tyrone loved Serena? Even Jade knew.

“She was my teacher...” Tyrone rubbed his forehead, struggling for words. “Things between us aren’t what you think.”

He hesitated, unsure how to explain. “It’s complicated—too much for a simple answer. But there’s nothing between us except gratitude.”

Alicia was stunned. Jade and Melanie both believed he loved Serena. Even Serena herself claimed Tyrone’s heart belonged to her.

So why did he say it was only gratitude?

“You two...” Alicia wanted to press for details, but who was she to ask? She was just his wife on paper.

If Tyrone didn’t want to talk, there must be a reason—secrets he couldn’t share.

“She... she’s connected to the deaths of my parents and Nicole’s,” Tyrone explained quietly. “That’s why I have to protect her. Outwardly, I did promise to marry her, but it was only ever a temporary measure. You don’t have to worry—I’ll explain everything when the time is right. Until then, just trust me.”

In families like theirs, the less Alicia knew, the safer she would be.

The more she played her part as his contract wife, the better protected she was.

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