Chapter 641
Barry watched Alex walk off with a swagger and was worried inside. If Alex ever got his memory back and rememberat saying such foolish things, he might stress himself out.
“Enough about him, let’s head upstairs, Ellie said, leading, the two kids into the elevator, ignoring, Alex’s wide comment Ellie’s daughter had a wild streak like hers–nothing was too far–fetched for her to imagine.
When Ellie found out Alex lived next door, she considered moving to avoid him. But then she thought, since they live in the same city and frequent the same circles, running into each other was inevitable.
Ellie couldn’t keep interrupting her life plans just to stay away from him. Seeing him without talking would save a lot of trouble.
Ellie had just arrived home with the kids when Lacey appeared with two large bags filled with snacks and toys for them
The kids were playing with their new toys in the living room, while Ellie and Lacey were snuggled on the couch, chatting with the TV on.
“Mark is back from overseas today. How do you have time to come over? Ellie couldn’t help but ask Lacey, seeing her in such a cheerful mood.
“Mark said he was coming back with a colleague, so I didn’t need to pick him up,” Lacey laughed freely, leaning in to share some gossip, “I just saw Mr. Warren. Is he here to see you?”
Ellie paused for a second, shook her head, and pointed at the wall behind the TV, “He lives next door.”
“What?” Lacey jumped up from the couch in excitement. “Wow, did he buy the house next door just to pursue you?”
Hearing Lacey’s exaggerated tone, Ellie corrected her, “He didn’t buy it to win me over. He was already living here before I moved in. It’s just a coincidence.”
Lacey stayed at Ellie’s until the evening. “Mark should be home by now. I’m heading back, Ellie, Lacey said, timing her departure perfectly.
“Once you finish organizing, I will take you out for some treats,” Ellie coaxed her two kids into sorting and tidying up toys as she took Lacey to the door.
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Lacey returned home to find Mark showered and dressed, ready to head out. “Hey, Mark,” Lacey called, stopping at the entrance as soon as she walked in.
“Got you a gift; it’s on your dresser. Go see if you like it,” Mark said gently as always, and seeing Lacey frown, he playfully tapped her on the nose.
Lacey felt relieved when she saw that Mark wasn’t upset. “Mark, are you heading out again right after getting back?” Lacey took Mark’s car keys from the shoe rack and held them tightly in her hand.
“Just heading to the hospital,” Mark reached for the keys in Lacey’s hand, but she didn’t give them up. “When do you have time? I want to properly celebrate your birthday,” she insisted.
When Mark heard that Lacey wanted to celebrate his birthday, he paused. He looked down at Lacey, his thoughts unreadable.
After a long silence, Mark finally asked, “Lacey, if you had another chance to choose, would you go to Sebastian’s concert or stay home and celebrate my birthday with me?”
Lacey hesitated. Mark encouraged her, “Be true to your feelings; I want the honest answer.”
“Mark, can I skip answering that?” Lacey knew what she felt, but she couldn’t bring herself to say it to Mark.
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“If you don’t want to say it, that’s fine,” Mark said as he took the car keys from Lacey’s hand. Being perceptive as always, he already knew the answer when she hesitated.
