Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 295 After chatting for a bit, Alexander looked surprised. "Did you Jearn Elarian on your own?" "Ttook an elective course," Valeria explained. "But I've almost forgotten everything now." Aserver then brought over two drinks and set a watermelon -~ flavored iced coffee in front of Valeria. He remarked , "You young people would probably like this." The other drink was water. Alexander only took a small sip to moisten his throat, not daring to drink more. Valeria felt a little embarrassed. He was an elder, and they had only chatted briefly, yet he had treated her.

He chuckled, feeling a natural connection with her. Not long after, Sarah arrived. After Valeria finished her coffee, she thanked Alexander and 'went to meet Sarah. Some corner seats gradually became available in the bookstore by then, and the two chatted for a while. Before leaving, Valeria went to the counter and picked out pastries suitable for older people. Then, she had it sent to ---- Alexander's table to thank him for treating her to coffee. As Valeria and Sarah opened the door to exit, the wind chime at the entrance jingled.

The server placed a set of sugar-free green tea pastries in front of Alexander. "This is from your daughter. It's already paid. If you can't finish it, Ican pack it up for you." "My daughter?" Alexander was taken aback. "The one who was sitting across from you just now," the server replied. "You're mistaken," Alexander clarified. "She's not my daughter." The server looked somewhat flustered. Valeria and Alexander had been talking and laughing. Not to mention, they looked alike, so it was unexpected that they weren't father and daughter. "What made you think we were related?" Alexander asked.

"Her eyes are very much like yours, and they're beautiful. The shape, in particular, has a natural beauty that can't be recreated artificially," the server replied. After saying that, the server gave an awkward smile and ran a hand through her hair. She cleared the table and left. Alexander also let out a gentle smile. He lingered inside the bookstore until the sky glowed with the sunset. Through the window, he admired the infinite charm of the landscape, ---- uncertain how long he could savor the scene. Ever since he fell ill, his life seemed filled with regrets and unfinished business.

It was like a gap in his existence that could never be closed. He had no children of his own, a sorrow that would never be replaced. Being ina high position, many people constantly flattered him. In fact, many claimed Gabriella looked more and more like him. Alexander had heard such sycophantic words countless times. However, the server's offhand comment that Valeria resembled him unexpectedly ruffled his emotions. He ate a piece of green tea pastry and packed the remaining three pieces when he was about to leave. By the time he returned to the Grant residence, it was exactly dinnertime.

Martha kept complaining about Sebastian. Alexander responded , "I'm planning to go to Broburgh City next week to enjoy the sea breeze, and I'll carry your love for Sebastian with me." She replied, "Make sure he gets plenty of rest and doesn't overexert himself. His body can't handle too much strain right now." ---- Martha felt that this year had been unusually rough for the Grant family. Sebastian had spent a month in the ICU, while Alexander had been diagnosed with a kidney condition. She headed to the church after dinner to offer prayers.