Chapter 193
In the Kingsley ancestral home, Mr. Kingsley nervously rubbed his hands together. He was the only one who knew about Alexander and Evelyn's reconciliation, yet had to pretend complete ignorance.
"We..." Alexander scanned the room, his tone calm, "have already registered our marriage."
"What?" Mr. Kingsley sprang up first, delivering an Oscar-worthy performance.
Madeline Kingsley nearly dropped her teacup. She suddenly remembered Evelyn's words from last time - they hadn't been a provocation after all.
"What about the wedding?" Eleanor pressed anxiously. "Wedding dresses don't look good on pregnant bellies."
"No wedding." Alexander remained impassive. "We've decided on a secret marriage."
The Kingsleys exchanged bewildered glances.
"The pregnancy was unexpected." Alexander added. "The marriage is just to legitimize the child."
Madeline nodded repeatedly while the others looked troubled. This didn't seem like reconciliation at all.
Eleanor couldn't help sighing. "You're truly despicable."
...
"Lord Alex!" A subordinate rushed in. "The Winslows have taken Isabella and fled!"
"Where?" Alexander's gaze turned icy.
"Private jet. Straight to another country."
Madeline's voice trembled. "And the baby...?"
"The doctor confirmed she'd already miscarried." The subordinate reported. "They fled without even completing the D&C surgery."
Eleanor sneered. "Guilty conscience!"
Patriarch Kingsley slammed the table. "Disgraceful!"
Madeline turned pale. She'd nearly made the family acknowledge an illegitimate child, and almost harmed Evelyn's unborn baby.
...
In the hospital room late at night, Alexander set aside some documents.
"I told them about the secret marriage." He suddenly spoke.
Evelyn kept her eyes closed, murmuring a soft "Mm."
"Everyone signed NDAs." He paused. "I'll screen the staff again."
No response came from the hospital bed.
Alexander stood and approached, the mattress dipping slightly under his weight. He leaned over Evelyn, his piercing gaze intense.
"Evelyn." His voice lowered. "I'm furious today."