Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

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 .

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 .