Just as Claire was pondering, the door of the study suddenly opened. Alex looked up and happened to meet Claire's complex gaze. He raised his eyebrows, his lips slightly curved, and asked, "Do you have something to tell me?"
Claire instinctively turned her head away, her heart beating faster. "No," she said.
Seeing her awkward appearance, Alex chuckled lightly and went downstairs. "How is Leander's condition?" he asked casually as he sat down on the sofa.
"It has stabilized," Claire nodded slightly.
Watching Alex's slender figure, Claire thought for a moment and then walked toward the sofa. She sat down next to Alex, the distance between them close. Claire lowered her head slightly and looked at Alex's face. Her expression was calm, but she couldn't hide the turmoil in her heart.
"Jack..." Claire began softly.
"Hmm?" Hearing her words, Alex responded, his gaze falling on her, waiting for her to continue.
