Chapter ( 208 +25 BONUS Chapter 0208 It had been a situation I couldnt easily escape , nothing more .
My mother knew that , and so did Alexander , so Dianas remark didnt sting as she probably intended .
Still , Alexanders jaw tightened slightly as he turned back to me , and I gave him a reassuring smile .
This was one battle I wasnt about to fight Dianas words didnt have power here .
The conversation shifted as the waitress came to take our orders .
Polite chatter filled the majority of the meal , with Diana seemingly having a wonderful time .
My mother ever the gracious conversationalist , kept things flowing , filling the silences when I couldnt think of anything to say to the woman who had so easily gotten under my skin .
Each time I glanced at Alexander , I noticed him watching not in the playful , suggestive way he had back at the pool , but with a quiet , steady gaze that spoke of concern He could sense my unease , and it made me feel guilty .
Alexander already had enough on his plate without me adding to his worries .
i It wasnt long before we were wrapping up our meal and preparing to head our separate ways .
The days leading up to the wedding were going to be incredibly busy , leaving little time for Alexander and me to relax together .
Perhaps that was why my mother hooked her arm around Dianas and murmured conspiratorially , Lets give the kids a moment to say their goodbyes , before ushering Diana toward the door .
As soon as they were out of earshot , Alexander turned to me .
Are you all right ? he asked , his voice low and full of concern .
Yes , I replied automatically , but then I hesitated , frowning as I shook my head .
Actually … no .
Theres something I want to talk to you about , but Im not sure this is the time or place .
Is it about my mother ? he asked .
Yes , I confessed , my voice barely above a whisper .
Has she been making comments like that to you all day ? No , its not about what shes said to me .

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Its the way shes been talking about you , I admitted , watching his face carefully .
Alexanders eyes widened slightly .
How do you mean ? She keeps implying theres more to the rumors about you than meets the eye , I said hesitantly , and that youre hiding things .
Ah , Alexander murmured , his expression growing serious .
He glanced over his shoulder in the direction our mothers had gone before turning back to me .
Well , shes not wrong .
I do have secrets .
His lips quirked into a small , knowing smile .
But you and I both know , my pretty little puzzle , that so do you .
So , it doesnt really bother you , does it ? His words made me pause , and despite myself , I smiled .
He was right we both had our secrets .
Perhaps Dianas behavior came from a place of genuine concern , fearing that I didnt fully understand what I was getting into .
Could I really begrudge her that , even if I thought her approach was wrong ? I suppose thats true , I said softly .
But … it doesnt bother you that your mother talks about you like that behind your back ? Not really , Alexander said with a shrug , though there was a flicker of frustration in his eyes .
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