Alexander rushed forward, intercepting the slap that was about to land on Eleanor from Grace, and forcefully pushed her away.
He looked at Eleanor, whose entire body was trembling. The bright red mark on her face ignited a fire in Alexander's eyes.
An uncontrollable rage surged within him at that moment, completely taking over.
"Eleanor, I'm sorry, I came too late.” Alexander whispered as he gently took the coat from the sofa and wrapped it around Eleanor's fragile frame.
The moment Eleanor saw Alexander arrive, tears streamed down her face. His presence, at her most painful, helpless, and desperate moment, brought her to sob uncontrollably. Nestled in his arms, she whispered: “Alexander... take me home, please... take me home..."
The heartbreaking plea shattered Alexander's heart.
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