Chapter 0170 Chapter 0170 Ella POV What happened ? Why did I hear a scream ? Diana asked as she knocked on the door .
I opened my mouth to speak but no words came out .
My heart pounded harder , and for a moment , I was completely frozen .
Alexander , however , didnt seem fazed .
Straightening up , he turned toward the door , his voice calm but firm .
Its fine , Diana .
Ella had a small accident .
Im handling it .
An accident ? Dianas tone was sharp and suspicious .
Do you need me to come in ? No ! I blurted out , finally finding my voice .
Its fine , really ! Just … a shaving razor fell on my foot .
Alexanders helping me patch it up .
There was a pause on the other side of the door , and I could practically hear her weighing the situation .

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Alright , Diana said at last , though her voice held a note of skepticism .
But if you need anything , Im right here .
Were fine , Alexander said curtly , his tone allowing for no further argument .
We listened as her footsteps retreated from the room .
When he turned back to me , Alexanders expression was somewhere between amused and e he said dryly , that could have gone worse .
rated .
Well , I let out a nervous laugh , shaking my head .
She probably thinks were hiding some kind of scandalous secret .
Let her think what she wants , he said with a shrug , his smirk making my heart skip a beat .
The important thing is youre not bleeding all over the place anymore .
His light tone eased some of my tension , but I still had an odd feeling about the interaction .
Alexander pulled the gauze away from my wound and inspected it closely .
Its not that bad , he said , relief evident in his voice .
Ill bandage it up , and it should be fine .
Thank you , I replied , relieved I hadnt managed to seriously injure myself .
Once its bandaged , Ill clean the blood up and- Dont worry about that , Alexander interrupted as he rummaged through the first aid kit , selecting a bandage .
Im not going to ask someone else to clean up the mess I made , I argued, but before I could say more , Alexander handed me the bandage and turned toward the cupboard .
Pulling down a towel , he knelt back down and began wiping up the blood .
I stared at him in surprise , struck by the sight of him doing something so … mundane .
Once hed soaked up most of the mess , he stood , rinsed the towel in the sink , and glanced at me .
Hurry up and get that bandage on , he said with a pointed look .
Of course , I muttered , pulling my gaze away from him and focusing on my foot .
As I carefully wrapped the bandage , my thoughts drifted .
Alexander continuously surprised me .
Nothing about his behavior today his interactions with his family , his willingness to help was what Id expected .
I wouldve thought hed call for a staff member to clean the floor , yet here he was , doing it himself without hesitation .
It might have only taken a few minutes , but still it said something about him .
1/2 Chapter 0170 +25 BONUS And then there was the way he handled Diana .
His firm insistence that she not enter had been a relief considering my embarrassing state , but it also caught me off guard .
She was his mother , and yet he had been so unwavering , just as hed been during dinner when she started asking intrusive questions .
Youre deep in thought , Alexander said , drawing me out of my reverie .
His tone was curious , not accusing .
Whats wrong ? Nothing , I replied quickly , brushing the thoughts away .
Thats not true , he countered , his gaze sharp and searching .
Somethings been off with you all day .
I just havent been able to figure out what it is .
# 1 Its just … its been interesting seeing the family dynamic Here , thats all , I said hesitantly , carefully choosing my words .
Alexander sighed and leaned back against the sink , crossing his arms .
I see , he said softly .
Of course , you noticed .
Youre very observant .