My Prince Chapter 0171 Chapter 0171 I dont know what you mean , I replied , but the knowing look he gave me made it clear he saw through my denial .
Go ahead and ask your questions , he said , his tone calm .
Theres no reason to be hesitant with me .
You want to know about my relationship with my mother .
I hesitated , unsure if I should press further .
But hed opened the door , and my curiosity had already taken hold .
I just … it seems like theres a lot of tension between you two , And then , when Michael got back , she was like a completely different person .
A bitter smile curved Alexanders lips .
Yeah , thats how she is , he said with a shrug .
For as long as I can remember , shes preferred Michael .
Shes always been a little hypercritical of me , but it got worse after my father died .
His gaze shifted to the side , his eyes darkening as that stormy expression overtook his face again .
Whatever he was thinking about , it clearly wasnt pleasant .
I didnt want to pry it wasnt my place to dig into his painful memories , especially not now .
We dont have to talk about this , I said , standing and testing the weight on my injured foot .
It was uncomfortable , but not unbearable .
I know we dont have to , Alexander replied , his voice steady .
But youre curious , and it doesnt make any sense to pretend that everything is normal .
I dont think its abnormal to have tension with your parents , I offered .
A lot of people have complicated relationships with their families .
Alexanders gaze softened slightly .
Look , its just awkward with her sometimes .
Ive come to terms with the fact that she favors Michael .
It doesnt bother me anymore not really .
And most of the time , things between us are fine .
He straightened , the tension easing from his posture .
Its certainly nothing you need to tiptoe around .
Its late , I said softly , breaking the tension .
We can talk more another time .
Ill get dressed in the bedroom so you can take your shower .
Alexander nodded , his expression unreadable .
Sure .
We do need our rest weve got some very busy days ahead of us .
I offered a small smile in agreement before quickly leaving the bathroom .
The clothes Alexander had picked out for me were neatly folded on the side table .
I dressed swiftly , the soft fabric feeling far more comfortable than the formal dress Id worn earlier .
Sitting down on the edge of the bed , I let my thoughts wander again .
There was definitely more going on with Alexander and his family than Id expected .
He seemed willing to open up about it , but I still hesitated .

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My own relationship with my family was strong , filled with warmth and love .
Arguments happened , of course that was normal but the tension I sensed between Alexander and his mother felt entirely different .
The way Diana looked at him didnt sit right with me .
Her demeanor shifted entirely when Michael was around , and while Michael seemed sweet and easygoing , the dynamic made me uneasy .
Perhaps it was my protectiveness over Alexander clouding my judgment .
After all , Id only just met Diana , and it wasnt as if I could read her expressions perfectly .
Lost in thought , I didnt notice how much time had passed until the bathroom door opened , releasing a wave of warm , humid air .
1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0171 Alexander stepped out , a towel slung low around his waist , water beading on his chest as he moved across the room to the dresser .
He pulled out a fresh set of clothes , his movements unhurried and confident .
I realized I was staring and turned away abruptly , my cheeks burning .
My heart pounded , and I cursed myself for agreeing to share a bed with him .
How was I supposed to manage this ? Being so close to him , especially like this , felt like an insurmountable challenge .
I drew in a steadying breath , determined to compose myself , though my pulse refused to calm .
This was going to be a long night .