Chapter 29: Jealousy Looks Good on No One
The palace felt unusually quiet after Kailey left.
Too quiet.
Monica remained in the lounge long after the doors had closed behind her best friend.
Still processing everything.
You’re defending him.
Kailey’s words replayed in her head again and again.
And the worst part?
She couldn’t deny it.
Monica leaned back against the sofa slowly, pressing her fingers against her temple.
“When did things become this complicated…” she whispered softly.
“You’re troubled.”
Her eyes lifted immediately.
Alexander stood near the entrance once again.
Calm.
Composed.
As if he naturally belonged in every room he entered.
Monica exhaled quietly.
“You really need to stop appearing out of nowhere.”
“And you need to stop overthinking.”
That earned him a
