Chapter 105. A Plan

Alice’s POV

Next morning

As I wake up and realise Alexander is not beside me, I feel an emptiness in my heart. As I reach out to the empty place where he should be, my heart pound in my chest. His absence feels like a gaping hole in my world, and the memories of last night’s worries flood back.

I notice the note on the bedside table and quickly pick it up, my hands trembling as I read his words.

‘My love, I’m so sorry to leave you like this, but I had to go in search of Aunt. I will return as soon as possible. Please eat on time and take care of yourself in my absence. I promise I’ll find Rose Aunt. I love you more than anything.’

Tears well up in my eyes as I clasp the note to my chest. I know he’s doing this for Aunt and us, but the fear and uncertainty of not knowing when he’ll be back gnaws at me.

I get out of bed and pace across the room, anxiety building up within me. What if something happens to Aunt? What if he doesn’t com