Chapter 377

Alexander

“You’re totally going back.” Anthony grinned. “This is fantastic. Alexander Knight, reduced to stalking his ex-assistant in small-town Connecticut. I love it.”

“I’m not stalking her.”

“What would you call it?”

“Persistent inquiry.”

“That’s literally the definition of stalking, Alex.”

I glared at him, but he just laughed.

“Look,” he said, his tone softening. “I know you. You’re stubborn as hell, and you don’t give up when you want something.”

“Your point?”

“My point is, figure out what you actually want. Do you want closure? An explanation? Or do you want Madison back in your life?” He met my eyes. “Be honest with yourself, at least.”

I stared into my coffee cup, watching the dark liquid swirl as I turned the mug. “I don’t know.”

“That’s the most honest thing you’ve said all morning.” Anthony signaled for the check. “But here’s the thing. Madison clearly moved on. She has a life in Connecticut, a café