Chapter 0148 Ella POV I would be starting my new exercise regimen with Alexander in the morning , which made me more nervous than I wanted to admit .
But I didnt have time to dwell on it after meeting the trainers , getting a tour of the gym , and putting together a workout schedule , I needed to head home .
Elizabeth was coming over for lunch today , and I didnt want to be late .
We hadnt seen each other much recently , and I was eager to catch up .
Still , I wasnt sure how much I could really tell her .
After all , it was that text , supposedly from her , that had led me to the hotel where David attacked me .
Though I knew now that the message wasnt from her , a seed of hesitation lingered .
Elizabeth had always kept at good reputation , and being close to me seemed to complicate things for everyone .
I genuinely liked her ; the last thing I wanted was to drag her into my chaos .
I was surprised to find Elizabeth already at the house when arrived .
She sat in the living room with my mother , sipping tea , looking perfectly at ease .
Am I late ? I asked , stepping in and glancing between the two of them .
No , Elizabeth replied warmly , her smile welcoming .
I just decided to come early .
I didnt realize youd been in the capital.
Where she usually is these days , my mother chimed in , a playful glint in her eye .
She and Alexander are becoming quite inseparable .
Thats an exaggeration , I said , a little flustered .
Is it ? my mother challenged , raising an eyebrow .
Youve been there every day this week .
And Ive been here every day this week too , I countered , Hands on my hips .
Just long enough to have dinner and sleep , she teased , asmirk tugging at her lips .
It was all in good fun , but I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks .
Elizabeth jumped in , her eyes sparkling .

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It seems weve both been busy .
Im glad we could finally meet up .
We have so much to catch up on .
Should we go up to my room until lunch is ready ? I suggested .
That sounds perfect .
Elizabeth stood , thanking my mother with a sweet smile .
Thank you for the tea , Luna Rowan .
Anytime , dear .
You two have fun catching up , my mother replied warmly .
As soon as we entered my room , Elizabeth flopped onto my bed with a dramatic sigh .
Finally ! We have so much .
to gossip about .
I rolled my eyes , stifling a laugh .
Gossip is exactly what I need after a morning filled with doctors appointments and setting up gym memberships .
Gym membership ? Elizabeth repeated , giving me a curious look .
Trying to get into wedding shape already ? Something like that , I replied , feeling a familiar heat creep into my cheeks .
Alexander wants us to start training together , so he took me to his gym today and introduced me to a few personal trainers .
Training together , huh ? Elizabethrarched an eyebrow , her tone thick with skepticism .
Sure … Chapter 0140 +25 BONUS Oh , its not like that , I said quickly , waving a hand dismissively .
But my cheeks betrayed me , growing warmer at her implication .
Are you sure ? she teased , leaning in closer with a mischievous smirk .
Maybe thats his way of … keeping things interesting .
Alexander doesnt need an excuse to flirt , I muttered under my breath .
Aha ! Elizabeth laughed , her eyes sparkling with triumph I knew it .
Hes so effortlessly charming ; its practically a talent .
And that kind of charm ? You cant fake it .
I sighed , considering her words .
Youre not wrong about that , I admitted , sinking down beside her on the bed .
But enough about me .
What about you ? Youve been so busy lately I feel like we havent had a proper catch up in ages .
Elizabeths gaze flickered , and she looked up at the ceiling , a blush creeping over her cheeks .
She bit her lip , as if weighing something carefully .
Finally , she turned to me , a gleam of excitement and nervousness in her eyes .
Can I tell you something ? You have to swear not to breathe a word to anyone .