Chapter 46
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Nancy dragged her husband out of the room. In the hallway, she pounded her chest, saying, “It’s all my fault for not pushing him to get married sooner. Look at that idiot, he’s practically starving
Todd had a serious expression on his face. “What an embarrassing scene. Go find him a doctor, now!”
Nancy felt a pang of distress. “We’ve all been there! He’s twenty and has needs; isn’t that normal?”
Todd retorted, “Even if he’s got needs, that doesn’t mean he should be hugging a pillow like that.”
Todd added. “He needs a therapist. If he’s acting like that, either he’s mentally unstable or has some weird quirks he’s hiding.”
Hearing her husband’s words made Nancy even more anxious. “Honey, don’t scare me like that. Sure, he’s a bit wild, but it can’t be that serious, can it?”
Suddenly, a curge broke through the air as Alex jolted awake from a troubling dream. Looking at the messy bed, he immediately realized what he had just dreamt about.
In frustration, he slapped himself and quickly jumped out of bed rushing into the bathroom. Inside, he punched the wall several times, feeling the anger boiling within him.
He couldn’t believe he had dreamt of Ellie, pinning her down and ignoring her cries for mercy as he held on tight
The memory of the moment in the hospital hallway when Ellie had thrown herself at him and kissed him flashed in his mind, making his breathing quicken again.
The next day, around noon, Alex came downstairs to find his parents unusually home.
“Why are you guys staring at me?” he said as he plopped down.
Nancy gazed at her son with concern in her eyes. “Son, I’ve decided I need to get you a wife, and fast.”
d you a doctor to check it out.” Todd chimed in, “That bruise on your forehead looks pretty bad Let your mom find you a doct
Alex glanced between his parents, sensing something was off but couldn’t put his finger on it.
In the afternoon, Nancy went to the hospital to see Ellie. In the lounge, Ellie nervously poured a cup of water for her. That day, Ellie had pushed Alex and practically knocked him over, kissing him in front of so many people. She hoped the Warren family wouldn’t get the wrong idea about it.
“Ellie, come sit with me,” Nancy said, pulling her closer.
Ellie looked at Nancy, her heart racing with anxiety. “Nancy, is something wrong with Alex?”
“He’s not well,” Nancy replied, cutting Ellie off.
Seeing Ellie look clueless, Nancy lowered her voice again. “Do you know a reliable therapist? I need a recommendation.”
Ellie nodded. “I have a senior. He specializes in mental health and just came back from abroad.”
“Can you set up an appointment for him to see Alex?” Nancy sighed, clearly worried.
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Ellie frowned, unable to hold back her concern. “Nancy, what’s wrong with Alex?”
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Nancy waved her hand dismissively. “It’s hard to explain in just a few words. I think he’s got some issues from being single for too long.
